Comparison

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs CamRanger 2

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

Head to head
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.

About

CamRanger 2

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera tethering
  • Remote camera control
  • Live View
  • Quick image previews
  • Automatic focus stacking
  • Intervalometer
  • HDR/Advanced Bracketing
Features
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The CamRanger 2 provides reliable, professional level wireless camera tethering and control of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera with your iPad or iPhone. From simple, fast image previews to advanced controls, you will be amazed at what you can do with the CamRanger 2 and your camera. A separate CamRanger 2 device is required. The CamRanger 2 only works with supported cameras: https://camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/ - Quick Image Previews - Live View - View and set camera parameters (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance, Focus Mode, Capture Mode, etc.) - Touch focusing and focus adjustments - Remote capture - View full resolution images with meta data and histogram - Movie Recording - Automatic Focus Stacking - Intervalometer (Time-Lapse) - Bulb Mode - HDR/Advanced Bracketing - Send images to multiple devices - Save images to iOS Photo Library, upload to social media, backup to CamRanger 2 SD card See https://camranger.com for full details and supported cameras

Screenshots

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens
CamRanger 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamRanger 2 at none against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 3. CamRanger 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 337). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. CamRanger 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 337 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 57% of CamRanger 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote versus CamRanger 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Sony Camera RemoteCamRanger 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1K ratings)4.6 (337 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better337
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.CamRanger

Customer experience

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

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

CamRanger 2

All ratings337 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral26.1%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

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

CamRanger 2

From 337 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very helpful and useful tool
  • 🚀 Reliable and dependable performance
  • 👍 Good quality cables work fine
  • 💡 Lots of useful features
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 👎 Outdated and needs updates
  • 👎 Large and awkward design
  • 👎 Plastic antennas easy to break
  • 👎 Battery life is poor
  • 👎 Requires third-party hardware

Bugs and requests

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

CamRanger 2

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • CamRanger2 causing Canon R5C to crash in video mode
  • Software would not let me download images to my camera
  • Doesn’t pair with Fuji XT4
  • Connection is lost at random times
  • Error - Unable to connect to CamRanger
Show 5 more
  • Not working for Fuji
  • No full screen function
  • App incompatible with iPadOS 13.1
  • Not yet compatible with iPad Os
  • Cannot get Dropbox to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to build macros
  • Fix the toggle button for connection mode
  • Full screen function for Sony A7RIII
  • Fix Dropbox connection

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$65.00
None

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or CamRanger 2?
CamRanger 2 is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or CamRanger 2 have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor CamRanger 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or CamRanger 2?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on September 22, 2026 and CamRanger 2 on September 21, 2026.

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