# ShutterCount Pro Mobile vs Camera Connect & Control

The clearest difference is price: Camera Connect & Control at Free against ShutterCount Pro Mobile's $19.99. Camera Connect & Control also leads on ratings volume (725 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ShutterCount Pro Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (78% vs 47%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Camera Connect & Control is free to download; ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99 up front. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShutterCount Pro Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for ShutterCount Pro Mobile against 3.9 for Camera Connect & Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 725 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ShutterCount Pro Mobile's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's.

ShutterCount Pro Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShutterCount Pro Mobile | Camera Connect & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634/reviews) | **[3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **725** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) |

## What reviewers say

### ShutterCount Pro Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Connect & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017)

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

**Highlights:** View camera photos in a grid, Quick JPG and RAW file loading, Direct photo sharing to other apps, Download files to phone, Remote capture, Live view camera control, Focus bracketing and bulb capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCC Pro - Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| CCC Pro - Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 3 day Trial | Free | one-time |
| CCC Lite - One time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| CCC Pro - One time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
- 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
- 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
- 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
- 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
- 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
- Paid features not working as expected
- Deleted photos not recoverable

**Requested features**

- Add support for more camera models
- Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
- Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShutterCount Pro Mobile free?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Connect & Control free?

Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Camera Connect & Control?

Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. ShutterCount Pro Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.

### Do ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Camera Connect & Control have ads?

Neither ShutterCount Pro Mobile nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Camera Connect & Control?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, ShutterCount Pro Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on September 24, 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.*