Comparison

Shutter Button vs Gallery

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

Head to head
About

Shutter Button

Instantly capture photo and video moments without delay. Launch the camera directly from the app icon or a widget for quick, reliable shooting. Offers advanced features like continuous flash and enhanced zoom for optimal results.

Highlights
  • Instant camera launch
  • Photo and video capture
  • Widget support
  • Continuous flash for low light
  • Enhanced zoom capabilities
  • Automatic settings
Features
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Never miss a sudden photo opportunity. You can start photo shooting directly from the app icon or the widget. Take photos quickly and reliably! [How to use] On first launch, you will be asked for permission to access the camera and photo library, so plese allow. Automatic shooting will start after the next startup. You can cancel automatic shooting at any time. [Characteristics] - The camera starts shooting when the app starts. - Save photos automatically. - The highest quality of iPhone and iPad. - You can use silent switch. - The zoom rate is larger than the standard camera. - Continuous flash enables you take photos in the dark. - All troublesome settings can be left to the camera. - Equipped with functions equivalent to standard cameras (autofocus, automatic exposure compensation, auto white balance). - You can also startup from the widget. [Main functions] - Automatic photo shooting - Automatic video recording - Flash (On / Off / Auto) - Set the number of automatic shots - EXIF saving - Image quality [Terms & Conditions] https://www.hayaya.net/terms-conditions/shutter-button.html [Privacy Policy] https://www.hayaya.net/privacy-policy/shutter-button.html

About

Gallery

Organize, enhance, and securely store your photos and videos. Create beautiful albums, apply effects, and enjoy seamless playback with a customizable interface. Protect your memories with a built-in vault.

Highlights
  • Photo and video organization
  • Secure photo vault with encryption
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • HD photo and video playback
  • Album creation and management
  • Beauty camera effects and filters
  • Folder exclusion and restoration
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Introducing the Smart Gallery Photo Viewer and Gallery Video Viewer – your gateway to an unlimited world of captivating memories. Imagine effortlessly showcasing your cherished photos and videos to friends and beyond, all with a touch of elegance and security. Embrace the magic of the Gallery for Photos & Video app, your ultimate haven for preserving and admiring visuals. Unlike any other, this app brings your images and videos together under one virtual roof. With a touch of your fingers, organize, enhance, and share your digital treasures with flair. Unveil the secret to guarding your memories with the Gallery Lock feature. Encrypt your images and videos, allowing you to keep your personal collection hidden from prying eyes. It's your very own digital vault. Experience the HD Gallery – a place where your snapshots come to life, beautifully framed in albums. Be the curator of your own world, selecting the best shots and storing them in enigmatic envelopes, ready to be revealed at your command. Step into the realm of the Gallery Explorer, where your photographs are no longer scattered across devices but are instead woven into artistic albums that tell your unique story. Dive into the slick gallery view, seamlessly navigating through your memories with grace. But that's not all. Picture this: a Gallery 3D that dances to the rhythm of your preferences. Organize your cherished photos, arrange them based on your whims, and instantly access them with just a tap. Features abound in this Gallery Symphony: - Craft mesmerizing photo albums that adapt to your device's orientation. - Capture candid moments with a selfie camera designed for photo albums. - Effortlessly exclude and restore folders at your command. - Immerse yourself in an endless slideshow of HD Gallery for photos, with animations that mesmerize. - Seamlessly move, copy, and paste files, all with a swift multi-select. - Elevate your photos with Beauty Camera Effects, turning ordinary moments into masterpieces. - Let your personality shine by customizing the theme color – your Gallery, your rules. - No need to settle – switch colors and themes as you please. - Your photos and videos in their full glory, supported across all popular formats. - Dive deep into your visuals with intuitive zoom gestures. - And don't forget the Video Player with Gallery apps: Embrace a unified video experience with support for all formats. Bask in the glory of the finest video player for your galleries. Seamlessly manage and enjoy all your videos, without a hitch. Immerse yourself in the world of beautifully designed HD video playback. Photos, your way: Explore a limitless video grid, each frame more mesmerizing than the last. Zoom, crop, and enhance with picture filters to reveal unseen details. Personalize your photos by renaming and editing to perfection. Effortlessly share your visual stories on social media, a tap away. Order and sort your memories as you desire, to relive them your way. Present your photos in an appearance that exudes professionalism. Safety first with the Gallery Lock: ---------- Gallery terms of service 1 week Gallery+ from 4.99$ per week (prices may vary slightly depending on the region). 1 month Gallery + from 19.99$ per month (prices may vary slightly depending on the region) You can find all in-app purchases on this app store page below under “In-app purchases”. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless they have been switched off at least 24 hours before the subscription period expires. Your account will be charged within 24 hours of payment. You can manage your subscriptions in the iOS settings and switch the automatic renewal on or off. A subscription that is already running cannot be canceled within the term that has already started. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/galleryvaultios/privacy Terms: https://zipoapps.com/galleryvaultios/terms/

Screenshots

Shutter Button3 screens
Gallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gallery at 4.5 against Shutter Button's 3.6. Gallery also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 40). Shutter Button's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shutter Button sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gallery sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gallery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gallery has 3.5K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Shutter Button's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gallery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, Gallery every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shutter Button versus Gallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonGallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (40 ratings)4.5 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews42.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings403.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuZipoApps

Customer experience

Shutter Button

All ratings40 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%

Gallery

All ratings3,514 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Shutter Button

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gallery

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to change password
  • Photos and videos disappearing from the app
  • Blank screen or black screen issues
  • Inability to open or view certain media files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Arabic language support
  • Improve photo/video sorting and album management
  • Allow more control over what gets backed up
  • Provide better tools for editing and enhancing media

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shutter Button

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Monthly plan)$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Premium (Buying out)$19.99
10 purchases

Gallery

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • 3d weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • weekly with 3d trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • weekly with 3d trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • weekly with 3d trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • monthly with 3d trial3 Days trial$29.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gallery - Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gallery free?
Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter Button or Gallery?
Gallery is rated higher. Shutter Button averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Gallery averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Shutter Button or Gallery have ads?
Both Shutter Button and Gallery show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or Gallery?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 months, and Gallery every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gallery on November 6, 2026.

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