Comparison

Camera Connect & Control vs Remote Shutter

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

Head to head
About

Camera Connect & Control

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
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Remote Shutter

Control your iPhone or iPad camera remotely from another device, anywhere in the world. This app allows you to trigger the shutter, record video, and switch cameras wirelessly over the internet, eliminating Bluetooth range limitations.

Highlights
  • Remote shutter trigger
  • Remote video recording
  • Front, rear, and external camera support
  • Receive photos directly
  • Unlimited range over internet
  • Works with iPhone and iPad
Features
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Remote Shutter — the ultimate wireless camera remote control app for iPhone and iPad. Control your iPhone or iPad camera from any distance using another smartphone or tablet. No Bluetooth needed — works over internet worldwide, giving you truly unlimited range. WHAT IS REMOTE SHUTTER? Remote Shutter is the controller app (paid). Pair it with the free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" installed on the device that acts as your camera. Once connected, you control everything — from anywhere in the world. Perfect for solo photographers, travel creators, vloggers, bloggers, families, and anyone who wants to take great photos without asking strangers for help. KEY FEATURES - Remote camera shutter trigger — tap once to take a photo instantly - Remote video recording — start and stop video recording from your device - Front, rear & external camera support — switch between cameras with ease - Receive photos — get images sent directly to your device after each shot - Unlimited range — works over Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G and mobile internet worldwide - No Bluetooth limit — forget the 10-meter restriction, shoot from any room, floor or country - Works with iPhone & iPad — full support for both devices as camera or controller HOW IT WORKS 1. Install "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" (free) on the device that will be used as camera 2. Install "Remote Shutter" (this app) on your controller device 3. Open both apps, connect them, and tap the shutter — done! Your photos are saved directly to the camera device's photo gallery. Enable "Send photos" to also receive copies on the controller device. PERFECT FOR - Self-portraits & selfies from any distance - Group photos without a tripod timer - Wildlife & nature photography - Product photography for bloggers and online sellers - Travel photography and video - Real estate and interior photography - Live event and stage photography - Video calls and remote presentations - Monitoring — see what your camera sees remotely WHY UNLIMITED RANGE? Most Bluetooth remotes stop working beyond 10 meters. Remote Shutter connects over the internet, so you can trigger your iPhone camera from another room, another building, or even another country. As long as both devices have an internet connection, you're in control. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - Make sure both devices are connected before starting a session - A stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection ensures instant response - Use a tripod on the camera device for sharp, hands-free shots - Enable "Send photos" to review shots immediately on your controller device REQUIREMENTS - Internet connection required on both devices - Free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" must be installed on the camera device - Compatible with iPhone and iPad Remote Shutter turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless camera remote. No extra hardware. No distance limits. Just tap and shoot. Download Remote Shutter today and take full control of your iPhone camera — from anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy

Screenshots

Camera Connect & Control4 screens
Remote Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Connect & Control at 47% against Remote Shutter's 0%. Camera Connect & Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Remote Shutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, Remote Shutter every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Connect & Control versus Remote Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Connect & ControlRemote Shutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (725 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings725 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRupert KurkaAgzamov Daniyar

Customer experience

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

Remote Shutter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99
2 purchases

Remote Shutter

Subscriptions2
  • Remote shutter weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Remote shutter Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Connect & Control or Remote Shutter have ads?
Neither Camera Connect & Control nor Remote Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or Remote Shutter?
Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and Remote Shutter every 10 months. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and Remote Shutter on September 30, 2026.

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