Comparison

Wristcam vs WristShutter

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

Head to head
About

Wristcam

This app enables video calls, voice calls, and live video messaging directly from your Apple Watch, offering a new way to communicate. It also allows for quick video capture and sharing, even without your phone nearby. For device owners, it provides full management and media access.

Highlights
  • Video calls on Apple Watch
  • Voice calls on Apple Watch
  • Live video messaging
  • Quick video capture and share
  • Device management and media import
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The only communication app that gives you absolute freedom with your Apple Watch!  Video calls, voice calls, and live video messaging are available on your phone and watch today, no additional hardware is required! It's the must-have app for every watch owner and anyone who has friends with the apple watch and wants to be able to connect at any time. Wristcam now allows you to make and receive video and audio calls from your iPhone or Apple Watch, watchOS7.0 or later is required. Integrated with some of the new exciting features supported on WatchOS9: - Native VOIP support for audio calls - Quickly shoot a video from your Watch and share it using the newly available share screen (integrates to Messages and email). No Wristcam? Just share your invite using the native share screen. For Wristcam device owners, this app will let you also manage the device (setup, connect, import full quality media, perform upgrades, and more) through the following tabs: - News - videos and content that will help you make the most of your Wristcam experience - Gallery - a preview of media on the device and access to the full quality media, including the option to quickly import and share. - Edit - run quick edits on your photo before sharing - Setup & maintenance, including the option to export high-quality media directly to your photos app. From runners to surfers to parents and more Wristcam lets you quickly capture and share moments live, even without a phone. Voice-powered with Siri Shortcuts and custom complications powering the capture experience. The wrist is the final frontier for the most personal video experiences. Apple Watch x Wristcam brings this dream to life.  There is nothing like it. Not one, two cameras. Massively Liberating and only 22 grams.

About

WristShutter

Features
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Your camera shutter, right on your wrist. WristShutter turns your Apple Watch into a simple remote shutter control for your camera. Choose Photo Mode to take photos or switch to Video Mode to control video recording directly from your wrist. A built-in 3-second countdown gives you time to get ready before the action begins. Pair your camera once and WristShutter automatically reconnects when you use it again, so you can spend less time setting up and more time shooting. Features: • Remote shutter control from Apple Watch • Photo Mode for taking photos • Video Mode for video recording • 3-second countdown before capture • Automatic reconnection after initial pairing • Simple, distraction-free interface WristShutter is currently designed for compatible Sony cameras. Whether your camera is on a tripod, positioned for a self-portrait, or simply out of reach, WristShutter puts the shutter where it belongs: On your wrist.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wristcam at 15.4 against WristShutter's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wristcam versus WristShutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWristcamWristShutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENDLESS TECHNOLOGIES LTDFatih AKPINAR

In-app purchases

None

Wristcam

No in-app purchases

None

WristShutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wristcam free?
Wristcam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WristShutter free?
WristShutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wristcam or WristShutter have ads?
Neither Wristcam nor WristShutter shows ads.

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