Comparison

Canon DPP Express vs ShutterCount Pro Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Canon DPP Express

Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.

Highlights
  • Color edit RAW images
  • Intuitive touch operation
  • Save multiple adjustment patterns
  • Change history function
  • Export images without watermarks
  • Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)
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Canon Digital Photo Professional Express (Canon DPP Express) is an iPad/iPhone application to color edit RAW images with intuitive touch operation to be converted to JPEG file afterwards. To continue using all Digital Photo Professional Express features, you must complete the (paid) subscription process. When you purchase the subscription, - Your image adjustments will be recorded. - You will be able to export images without watermarks. [Key Features] - Adjust RAW images freely. - Quickly and easily adjust RAW images anywhere, any time. - Save multiple adjustment patterns and compare the results on a single RAW image. - Use the change history function to readjust images until you achieve the perfect result. - Save adjusted images to your Camera Roll in JPEG format. " [Compatible Formats] RAW(CR3/CR2 ), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) * Not compatible with .CRW or video file formats. CR3/HEIF (10bit) images can now be displayed and saved in HDR PQ. The supported displays are as follows: - iPad - Ultra Retina XDR - Liquid Retina XDR - iPhone - Super Retina XDR - Super Retina HD Note that the actual displayed image depends on the display performance. [Image Input] Via Camera Connect : RAW(CR3/CR2), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) Import from Camera Roll: [RAW (CR3/CR2), JPEG], [HEIF (10 bit) *excluding EOS 5D Mark IV/EOS R] * Image data is saved in the app. In addtion, devices with iOS 12.1 and later can import CR3 files from the Camera Roll. *HEIF (10-bit) files and RAW images shot with [HDR PQ settings] enabled can be imported using linked mode with the Canon camera app Canon Camera Connect . *RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. [Compatible Camera Models] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex [System requirement] iOS 17 / 18 / 26 iPadOS 17 / 18 / 26 [Important Notes] Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and charges will continue. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - If you uninstall the app, all image data imported from your camera will be erased. - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShutterCount Pro Mobile

This app reads the shutter count directly from compatible Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, saving service center trips and verifying if a pre-owned item is truly new. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

Highlights
  • Reads shutter count from Canon, Nikon, Pentax
  • USB or image file reading
  • Unlimited readings
  • Wear indicator and shutter life percentage
  • History logging in CSV format
  • Live View and electronic shutter counters
  • Graphing and shutter life forecasting
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*** The original, most feature-rich and only iOS shutter count reader that works with all new Canons *** ShutterCount displays the number of shutter actuations (the shutter count) of your Canon EOS, Nikon or Pentax digital camera - see the complete list of certified models below. The shutter count is read directly from USB or Wi-Fi connected Canons, and from image files for Nikon and Pentax cameras. With ShutterCount you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really new, or how heavily used a pre-owned item is. And you can save a trip to a service center by doing the reading for yourself. BASE FEATURES • Unlimited readings • Counter for still photos • Wear indicator with numeric and graphical rated shutter life percentage display • History logging to track camera usage; logs are stored in CSV format that can be imported into Numbers or Excel for further processing • Reports in plain text format • Wizard to guide you through the reading process LIVE VIEW PACK (included, supports select Canon models) • Counters for live view/videos and electronic shutter • Distribution chart PLUS PACK (included) • Graphing • Shutter life forecasting (not available for some Nikon and Pentax models) • History deduplication • Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import) • Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons CERTIFIED CAMERAS USB connection (requires a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or a USB-C equipped iPad; Wi-Fi on the camera must be disabled): • Canon 1D4/1DC/1DX/1DX2/1DX3/5D2/5D3/5D4/5DS/5DSR/6D/6D2/7D/7D2/40D/50D/60D/60Da/70D/77D/80D/90D/100D/200D/200D2/250D/450D/500D/550D/600D/650D/700D/750D/760D/800D/850D/1000D/1100D/1200D/1300D/1500D/2000D/3000D/4000D/8000D/9000D/C50/M6II/M50/M50II/R/R1/R3/R5/R5C/R5II/R6/R6II/R6III/R7/R8/R10/R50/R100/Ra/RP; Kiss F/M/M2/X2/X3/X4/X5/X6i/X7/X7i/X8i/X9/X9i/X10/X10i/X50/X70/X80/X90; Rebel SL1/SL2/SL3/T1i/T2i/T3/T3i/T4i/T5/T5i/T6/T6i/T6s/T7/T7i/T8i/T100/XS/XSi Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection is supported using built-in networking or Canon transmitters on the above cameras having the "EOS Utility" function. The camera must be paired directly with ShutterCount using this function. Image files: • Nikon D2H/D2X/D2Xs/D3/D3S/D3X/D4/D4S/D5/D6/D40/D40X/D50/D60/D70/D70s/D80/D90/D200/D300/D300S/D500/D600/D610/D700/D750/D780/D800/D800E/D810/D850/D3000/D3100/D3200/D3300/D3400/D3500/D5000/D5100/D5200/D5300/D5500/D5600/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500/Df/Z5/Z5II/Z6/Z6II/Z6III/Z7/Z7II/Z8/Z9/Z30/Z50/Z50II/Zf/Zfc/ZR; 1 AW1/J1/J3/J4/J5/V1/V2/V3; Coolpix A • Pentax *istDL/*istDL2/645D/645Z/K1/K1II/K3/K3II/K3III/K3IIIMono/K5/K5II/K5IIs/K7/K10D/K20D/K30/K50/K70/K100D/K100D Super/K200D/K500/K2000/Km/KP/Kr/KS1/KS2/Kx Cameras not listed here are not supported. FOR DETAILED COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/tech-specs Questions? Problems? Check out the Getting Started Guide (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/getting-started), the FAQ (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/faq), or contact our support by tapping Report a Problem on the More tab! DISCLAIMER: The app displays the camera's internal counter. DIRE Studio is not responsible for how well and accurately the camera maintains that counter. The forecast is calculated based on your previous usage, and will change if you use the camera differently in the future.

Screenshots

Canon DPP Express4 screens
ShutterCount Pro Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShutterCount Pro Mobile at 78% against Canon DPP Express's 17%. ShutterCount Pro Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Canon DPP Express's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.8). On update cadence, 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

Canon DPP Express is free to download; ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99 up front. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ShutterCount Pro Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon DPP Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon DPP Express has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Canon DPP Express's written reviews are positive against 78% of ShutterCount Pro Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Canon DPP Express versus ShutterCount Pro Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon DPP ExpressShutterCount Pro Mobile
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews17.2% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.DIRE Studio

Customer experience

Canon DPP Express

All ratings2,760 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative74.7%

ShutterCount Pro Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Canon DPP Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to import photos
  • Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
  • Exporting photos results in quality loss
  • Incompatible with some iPad models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for CR2 RAW files
  • Improve file management with folder support
  • Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
  • Implement batch processing and editing tools
  • Add color profile creation using color checker
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  • Enable RAW file export to other apps

ShutterCount Pro Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canon DPP Express

Subscriptions1
  • DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month
None

ShutterCount Pro Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canon DPP Express free?
Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShutterCount Pro Mobile free?
ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Canon DPP Express or ShutterCount Pro Mobile?
Canon DPP Express is rated higher. Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while ShutterCount Pro Mobile averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Canon DPP Express or ShutterCount Pro Mobile have ads?
Neither Canon DPP Express nor ShutterCount Pro Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon DPP Express or ShutterCount Pro Mobile?
Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, and ShutterCount Pro Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Canon DPP Express was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShutterCount Pro Mobile on September 18, 2026.

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