# Canon DPP Express vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at free with in-app purchases against Canon DPP Express's subscription. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Canon DPP Express's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 910). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Canon DPP Express against 4.5 for Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 910 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Canon DPP Express's written reviews are positive against 54% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's.

Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canon DPP Express | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-dpp-express/id1315877685/reviews)** | [4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 910 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 114 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Canon DPP Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-dpp-express/id1315877685)

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)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DPP Express Full Functions | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for on-the-go RAW processing
- 👍 Fantastic app with lots of features
- 💡 Useful for quick edits in the field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks support for CR2 RAW files
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Slow performance on older iPads
- 👎 Limited compatibility with older Canon models

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### 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 Canon DPP Express free?

Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Canon DPP Express or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Canon DPP Express is rated higher. Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.

### Do Canon DPP Express or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Canon DPP Express nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canon DPP Express or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Canon DPP Express ships an update every 3 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Canon DPP Express was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on September 22, 2026.

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