Comparison

ShutterCount Mobile vs Sunframe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShutterCount Mobile

This app reads the shutter actuation count for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, check if a pre-owned item is truly new, and avoid service center trips. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

Highlights
  • Unlimited shutter count readings
  • Shutter wear indicator
  • History logging in CSV format
  • Live View and electronic shutter counters (optional)
  • Graphing and shutter life forecasting (optional)
  • Canon EOS camera management (optional)
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*** The original, most feature-rich and only iOS shutter count reader that works with all new Canons *** ShutterCount displays the number of shutter actuations (the shutter count) of your Canon EOS, Nikon or Pentax digital camera - see the complete list of certified models below. The shutter count is read directly from USB or Wi-Fi connected Canons, and from image files for Nikon and Pentax cameras. With ShutterCount you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really new, or how heavily used a pre-owned item is. And you can save a trip to a service center by doing the reading for yourself. BASE FEATURES • Unlimited readings • Counter for still photos • Wear indicator with numeric and graphical rated shutter life percentage display • History logging to track camera usage; logs are stored in CSV format that can be imported into Numbers or Excel for further processing • Reports in plain text format • Wizard to guide you through the reading process LIVE VIEW PACK (optional in-app purchase supporting select Canon models) • Counters for live view/videos and electronic shutter • Distribution chart PLUS PACK (optional in-app purchase) • Graphing • Shutter life forecasting (not available for some Nikon and Pentax models) • History deduplication • Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import) • Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons CERTIFIED CAMERAS USB connection (requires a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or a USB-C equipped iPad; Wi-Fi on the camera must be disabled): • Canon 1D4/1DC/1DX/1DX2/1DX3/5D2/5D3/5D4/5DS/5DSR/6D/6D2/7D/7D2/40D/50D/60D/60Da/70D/77D/80D/90D/100D/200D/200D2/250D/450D/500D/550D/600D/650D/700D/750D/760D/800D/850D/1000D/1100D/1200D/1300D/1500D/2000D/3000D/4000D/8000D/9000D/C50/M6II/M50/M50II/R/R1/R3/R5/R5C/R5II/R6/R6II/R6III/R7/R8/R10/R50/R100/Ra/RP; Kiss F/M/M2/X2/X3/X4/X5/X6i/X7/X7i/X8i/X9/X9i/X10/X10i/X50/X70/X80/X90; Rebel SL1/SL2/SL3/T1i/T2i/T3/T3i/T4i/T5/T5i/T6/T6i/T6s/T7/T7i/T8i/T100/XS/XSi Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection is supported using built-in networking or Canon transmitters on the above cameras having the "EOS Utility" function. The camera must be paired directly with ShutterCount using this function. Image files: • Nikon D2H/D2X/D2Xs/D3/D3S/D3X/D4/D4S/D5/D6/D40/D40X/D50/D60/D70/D70s/D80/D90/D200/D300/D300S/D500/D600/D610/D700/D750/D780/D800/D800E/D810/D850/D3000/D3100/D3200/D3300/D3400/D3500/D5000/D5100/D5200/D5300/D5500/D5600/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500/Df/Z5/Z5II/Z6/Z6II/Z6III/Z7/Z7II/Z8/Z9/Z30/Z50/Z50II/Zf/Zfc/ZR; 1 AW1/J1/J3/J4/J5/V1/V2/V3; Coolpix A • Pentax *istDL/*istDL2/645D/645Z/K1/K1II/K3/K3II/K3III/K3IIIMono/K5/K5II/K5IIs/K7/K10D/K20D/K30/K50/K70/K100D/K100D Super/K200D/K500/K2000/Km/KP/Kr/KS1/KS2/Kx Cameras not listed here are not supported. FOR DETAILED COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/tech-specs Questions? Problems? Check out the Getting Started Guide (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/getting-started), the FAQ (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/faq), or contact our support by tapping Report a Problem on the More tab! DISCLAIMER: The app displays the camera's internal counter. DIRE Studio is not responsible for how well and accurately the camera maintains that counter. The forecast is calculated based on your previous usage, and will change if you use the camera differently in the future.

About

Sunframe

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Sunframe brings your guests' wedding and event photos together in one shared album. Join with an event code or QR, capture your moments and see the celebration through everyone's eyes. JOIN IN SECONDS Scan the event QR code or enter the five-digit code. Guests can start capturing without creating an account. CAPTURE THE REAL MOMENTS Take photos directly in Sunframe or add selected photos from your library, within the event's photo allowance. If the connection drops, pending uploads stay on the device and continue when the app is open and the connection returns. ONE PRIVATE EVENT ALBUM The host decides when the full album is revealed. Once it opens, guests can revisit the event from every angle, save favorite photos, and share them according to the event settings. MAKE IT EASY TO SHARE Choose favorite moments and turn them into a branded Story recap that is ready to share. FOR GUESTS AND HOSTS Guests join with an event code or QR, with no account. Hosts can create and manage events directly in Sunframe. Event activation is coordinated with the Sunframe team. Albums remain available for 90 days after the event. Save the moments you want to keep before the album expires.

Screenshots

ShutterCount Mobile4 screens
Sunframe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sunframe at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. Sunframe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sunframe is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sunframe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Sunframe weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ShutterCount Mobile versus Sunframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterCount MobileSunframe
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDIRE StudioOfri Yehuda

Bugs and requests

ShutterCount Mobile

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • WiFi pairing fails on certain camera models
  • App doesn't connect despite correct configuration
  • Shutter count displays as zero on mobile version
  • Inconsistent readings between mobile and desktop versions
  • Connection timeout issues lasting 30+ minutes
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  • Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
  • Camera not detected in pairing wizard
  • USB connection not working with newer iPhones
  • App crashes during connection process
  • Cannot differentiate between mechanical and non-mechanical actuations
  • Bug in latest camera firmware prevents reading shutter count

Requested features

9 requests
  • Clearer, more detailed step-by-step instructions per camera model
  • German language version
  • Improved error messages with troubleshooting guidance
  • Support for non-mechanical actuation differentiation
  • Lower price point ($2.99-$3.99 range)
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  • Better documentation for USB connection method
  • In-app tutorial or wizard improvements
  • Support for older Canon camera models (60D, 5D Classic, T5, 30D)
  • Automatic camera detection without manual pairing

Sunframe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShutterCount Mobile

One-time3
  • Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade$1.99
  • Live View Pack$5.00
  • Plus Pack$7.00
None

Sunframe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShutterCount Mobile free?
ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sunframe free?
Sunframe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShutterCount Mobile or Sunframe have ads?
Neither ShutterCount Mobile nor Sunframe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Mobile or Sunframe?
ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Sunframe weekly. Most recently, ShutterCount Mobile was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sunframe on November 6, 2026.

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