Comparison

Camrote vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

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

Head to head
About

Camrote

Control your Sony camera remotely for a variety of shooting needs, from family portraits to complex scenes. Transfer full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, adjust settings easily, and utilize compositional tools. Features include an intervalometer, geotagging, and a dark theme for low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer
  • QR, NFC, or manual connection
  • Shutter and bulb mode control
  • Intervalometer with bulb shooting
  • Geotagging via GPX
  • Batch or single image download
Features
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With features tailored to everyone from amateur to Pro photographers Camrote has you covered, making it a fantastic tool for remote control of your Sony Alpha or Cyber-shot camera. From taking family self-portraits to setting up and capturing complex scenes, Camrote is the tool for your remote control needs! Features & Benefits • Easy transfer of full-resolution RAW* files (or JPEG... or both!) from your supported camera. • Simple connection process via QR, NFC, recently connected devices or manual entry. • Ability to change shutter settings with the flick of a finger. • Fantastic compositional tools for any situation. • Bulb and Continuous shooting modes*. • Ability to switch between landscape and portrait aspect ratios. • Simple to use and effective intervalometer mode, including BULB shooting. • A beautiful default dark theme to help you when working in low-light conditions. • Intuitive UI for capturing geotagging tracks via GPX for import to Lightroom or other editing software**. • Easy interface for either batch download or single download of captured images. • Designed from the ground up to be fast and intuitive on both iPhone and iPad to make capturing photos a breeze. • Customisable UI: Choose whether to configure shutter settings using a slider or radio buttons. Coming Soon • Shooting presets. Future Functionalities • Apple Watch support to configure and capture photos from your wrist! • Auto exposure ramping for intervalometer (pending research to see if an iOS device is powerful enough to do the necessary calculations). • Support for remote control of other camera manufacturers*** Made with Love Camrote is made with love in Wales, by an avid Amateur photographer and has the support of a large community of beta testers who are constantly suggesting brilliant new features and ideas! It will only continue to become a better remote control tool with time. In-App Purchases Some features require in-app purchases to use, or are extendable via an in-app purchase. These purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Terms and Conditions can be found here: http://camrote.app/terms_and_conditions * Only on supported cameras. See our support page form more info. ** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. *** Some manufacturers may not be supported where documentation is not available. Camrote uses the Camera Remote API by Sony via ROCC, and works along side Imaging Edge Mobile and Play Memories. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Control your Sony camera remotely for stunning photos and time-lapses. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing, advanced exposure tools, and intervalometer for automated shooting. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless and USB camera connection
  • Browse, filter, and download photos
  • Composition tools (aspect ratios, grid)
  • Advanced exposure controls (histogram, zebras)
  • Exposure and focus bracketing
  • Configurable delay and intervalometer
  • Audio cues for countdown and shutter
Features
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Remote control your camera: Sony (alpha and Cyber-shot), Canon (EOS and PowerShot), or Fujifilm (X and GFX series). Capture flawless self-portraits, breathtaking travel shots, professional real-estate photos, stunning time-lapses, and more. (See a list of supported camera models at the end of this description.) WHY YOU’LL LOVE SHUTTER+ • Connect wirelessly or use a USB cable. • Easily browse, filter and download photos from the camera. • Compose perfect shots with aspect ratios and grid overlays. • Nail down exposure with tools like RGB, histogram, zebras and false color. • Exposure bracketing & BULB support. • Focus bracketing (see compatibility below!) • Include yourself in the photo - configurable delay and interval for repeated capture (intervalometer). • Audio cues for countdown and shutter. • Optimized for low battery usage. PERFECT FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER Self-portraits & group shots Set the timer, join the scene, and let Shutter+ take multiple frames so everyone looks their best. Travel photography Capture sunrises, sunsets, and landmark shots — no strangers, no cut-off limbs. Real-estate & interiors Use composition tools to line up the shot, and exposure bracketing to preserve detail in bright and dark areas. Astrophotography Stack multiple exposures for sharp, noise-free images of the Milky Way and Northern Lights. Social media & lifestyle Compose, pose, and shoot as many takes as you want — without relying on anyone else. SUPPORTED CAMERAS Sony alpha series: a1 (I, II), a7 (I*, II, III*, IV, V), a7R (I*, II, III*, IV, V, VI), a7S (I, II, III), a7C (I, II), a7C R, a9 (I, II, III),'e' a5000*, a5100, a6000*, a6100*, a6300, a6400*, a6500, a6600*, a6700 Sony FX-series: FX2, FX3, FX30 Sony RX-series: RX1R II*, RX1R III, RX10 (II, III, IV*, V), RX100 (III, IV, V, VI, VII) Sony ZV-series: ZV-1, ZV-1 II, ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II Sony HX, WX-series: HX400V*, HX60V*, HX80*, HX90V*, HX99, WX500* Sony NES, NEX-series: NES-5R*, NEX-5T*, NEX-6* Canon EOS R-series: R, Ra, RP, R1, R3, R5 (I, II), R5 C, R6 (I, II, III), R6 V, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100 Canon EOS M-series: M10, M100, M200, M5, M50 (I, II), M6 (I, II) Canon EOS Rebel: SL2, SL3, T100, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T8i Canon EOS DSLRs 5D IV, 6D (I, II), 70D, 77D, 80D, 90D, 200D (I, II), 250D, 750D, 760D, 800D, 850D, 1300D, 1500D, 2000D, 3000D, 4000D, 8000D, 9000D Canon EOS Kiss: M, M2, X10, X10i, X80, X8i, X9, X90, X9i Canon PowerShot V1, G1 X III, G5 X II, G7X (II, III), G9X II SX420 HS, SX430 IS, SX432 IS, SX540 HS, SX620 HS SX70 HS, SX720 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS Fujifilm X-series: X-E3, X-E4, X-E5, X-H1, X-H2, X-H2S, X-M5, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-S20, X-T2, X-T20, X-T3, X-T30 (I, II, III), X-T4, X-T5, X-T50, X100F, X100V, X100VI Fujifilm GFX-series: GFX100 (I, II, IR), GFX100RF, GFX100S (I, II), GFX50R, GFX50S (I, II) FOCUS BRACKETING SUPPORT (SONY ONLY) Cameras: a1 (I, II), a7C (I, II), a7CR, a7 IV, a7R (IV, V, VI), a7S III, a9 (I, II, III), a6700, FX2, FX3, FX30, RX100 VII, RX1R III, ZV-1 (I, II), ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 (I, II) Only Sony AF lenses are supported! WARNING: a7, a7R, a6000, a5000, RX1R II and NEX models do not support video. WARNING: a7, a7R, a7S, a5000, a5100, a6000, RX100 III, HX400V and NEX-series cameras do not support burst shooting. WARNING: a7 III, a7R III, a6100, a6400, a6600, RX10 IV don't allow tap to focus. Terms of use: https://shutter.dev/legal/terms Canon, EOS R, EOS M, EOS Kiss, EOS Rebel, PowerShot are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Fujifilm is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.

Screenshots

Camrote4 screens
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Camrote and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Camrote against 4.3 for Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 545 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Camrote's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Camrote versus Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamroteShutter+ Sony Camera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (545 ratings) — better4.3 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5451K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon MitchellCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Camrote

All ratings545 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative36.9%

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.5%

User reviews

Camrote

From 545 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to connect and use
  • 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
  • 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
  • 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
  • 🔍 Limited camera settings control
  • 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
  • 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Consistent performance
  • 💡 Useful features like intervalometer and focus bracketing
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance (lag, freezing)
  • ⚠️ Subscription model for full functionality
  • ⚠️ Requires access to entire photo library
  • ⚠️ Expensive for some users

Bugs and requests

Camrote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shutter button not working
  • Inability to transfer RAW files
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add remote focus control
  • Improve timelapse functionality
  • Enhance camera settings control
  • Provide more reliable connectivity

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Exposure bracketing not working as expected
  • Inability to download stored photos from camera
  • Incompatibility with certain Sony camera models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control focus point
  • Option to disable automatic image preview
  • Support for RAW file format
  • Improved compatibility with newer Sony camera models
  • Landscape mode UI orientation

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Camrote

One-time10
  • Grid Overlays$3.99
  • Timelapse$4.99
  • Buy me a coffee!$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Focus Stacking$5.99
  • Geotagging$6.99
  • All Functionality$9.99
  • All Features + Focus Stacking$14.99
  • Fund me (Small)$19.99
  • Fund me (Medium)$34.99
  • Fund me (Large)$69.99
3 purchases

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$65.00

Questions

Is Camrote free?
Camrote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camrote or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
Camrote is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 from 1K ratings.
Do Camrote or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?
Neither Camrote nor Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camrote or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Camrote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on September 24, 2026.

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