# Shutter Button vs Gallery

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter Button | Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-button/id1223950095/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-private-photo-vault/id1450715436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **42.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-button/id1223950095)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly plan) | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Buying out) | $19.99 | one-time |


### Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gallery-private-photo-vault/id1450715436)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 3d weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly with 3d trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| monthly with 3d trial | $29.99 | per month |
| Gallery - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 🚀 Quick upload and download speeds
- 🔒 Secure storage of photos and videos
- 💡 Useful organization features like albums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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