# Spark Camera Control vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against Spark Camera Control's 3.1. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Spark Camera Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Spark Camera Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Spark Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's.

Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Camera Control | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-camera-control/id1230169443/reviews) | **[4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **910** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tangy Laboratories Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480011645) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-camera-control/id1230169443)

Control your DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Capture photos, videos, and time lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter control, Remote photo and video capture, Time lapse creation, Bulb ramping for sunsets, Long-range connectivity (up to 100'), BLE connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Composition aids and grid overlays, Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras), Exposure bracketing and BULB support, Intervalometer for time-lapses, Low battery usage optimization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great features
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🚀 Impressive developer responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain camera models
- Dropped connections
- Inconsistent performance
- Shutter mode resets to continuous
- No video mode support

**Requested features**

- Remote video control
- Direct camera gallery access
- Ability to delete photos from app
- Landscape mode
- Customizable exposure bracketing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark Camera Control free?

Spark Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spark Camera Control or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Spark Camera Control averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.

### Do Spark Camera Control or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Spark Camera Control nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spark Camera Control or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spark Camera Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*