Comparison

Shot Caller vs Camera Remote

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

Head to head
About

Shot Caller

Control your camera remotely using a second iOS device. Snap photos, manage flash, set timers, and adjust camera settings like focus and ISO from a distance. Save your shots on either device or both.

Highlights
  • Remote camera shutter control
  • Dual device connectivity (WiFi/Bluetooth)
  • Photo save location selection
  • Flash control
  • Countdown timer
  • Focus lock
  • Custom ISO and color gain adjustment
Features
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Shot Caller turns one iPhone or iPad into a camera and another into its remote control. Set the camera down, step into the shot, and take the picture from the device in your hand. TWO ROLES, ONE CODE Choose Camera on one device and Remote on the other. Type the four-digit code shown on the camera and you're connected. No account and nothing else to set up. Two devices running iOS or iPadOS 18 or later are required. EVERYTHING FROM THE REMOTE • Take photos, or start and stop video recording • Switch between the front and back cameras • Cycle the flash and set a 3 or 10 second countdown that shows on the camera's screen • See a live view of what the camera sees when both devices share a Wi-Fi network COPIES WHERE YOU WANT THEM Decide whether the camera keeps a copy in Photos and whether the remote receives photos and videos. On a shared Wi-Fi network full-resolution originals arrive on the remote within seconds. Over Bluetooth alone the remote still controls everything, and waiting files can be downloaded on request. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything travels directly between your two devices over Bluetooth and, on a shared network, Wi-Fi. There is no server, no account, no ads and no analytics, and Shot Caller collects no data. Shot Caller is free and open source.

About

Camera Remote

This app allows you to use one phone as a wireless camera remote for another iOS device. It helps capture group photos and avoid awkward selfies by letting you position one phone and control it from another.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera shutter
  • Connect two iPhones
  • Remote control for photos
  • Avoids awkward selfies
  • Ensures everyone in group shots
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Get in the photo together — without asking a stranger. Camera Remote turns two iPhones into one wireless camera: prop one phone as the camera, hold the other as your shutter, and you're both in the shot. Perfect for couples, travel, and group photos where someone is always missing. • Two phones, one tap — pair in seconds with a simple code • Both of you in frame — no tripod sprint, no 10-second timer scramble • See your photos on the remote phone • Burst mode — capture 3, 5, or 10 shots at once • One unlock covers both phones No Apple Watch needed. No awkward angles. Just the photo you actually wanted. Camera Remote is free to try; an optional one-time Pro unlock adds previews, burst, and more — no subscription.

Screenshots

Shot Caller4 screens
Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote at 80% against Shot Caller's 0%. Camera Remote also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 130 months). Shot Caller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shot Caller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Remote has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shot Caller's written reviews are positive against 80% of Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Caller ships an update every 130 months, Camera Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shot Caller versus Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot CallerCamera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 130 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard NelsonDavid Park

Customer experience

Shot Caller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Camera Remote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shot Caller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Camera Remote

One-time1
  • Camera Remote Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Shot Caller free?
Shot Caller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Remote free?
Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Caller or Camera Remote?
Camera Remote is rated higher. Shot Caller averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Camera Remote averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Shot Caller or Camera Remote have ads?
Neither Shot Caller nor Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Caller or Camera Remote?
Shot Caller ships an update every 130 months, and Camera Remote weekly. Most recently, Shot Caller was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera Remote on November 3, 2026.

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