Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Alpha Linker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Alpha Linker
Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your Sony camera to your phone. Browse, select multiple items, and download JPG, HEIF, MP4, and MTS formats. Supports quick connection and multitasking downloads.
- Wireless photo and video transfer
- Browse camera content
- Select multiple items
- Concurrent downloads
- Supports JPG, HEIF, MP4, MTS
- Quick camera connection
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Alpha Linker is a specialized tool for Wi-Fi wireless photo transfer for Sony cameras. With this tool, you can wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your phone. It supports browsing and downloading of JPG, HEIF, MP4 and MTS format photos and videos. It also supports quick camera connection, swipe to select multiple photos, and multitasking concurrent downloads. Currently supported Sony camera models: Alpha series (A7 II, A7 III, A7R, A7R II, A7R III, A7R IV, A7S, A7S II, A9, A9 II) Alpha series (A5000, A5100, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500, A6600) Cyber-shot series (RX1R II, RX10, RX10 II, RX10 III, RX10 IV, RX100 II, RX100 III, RX100 IV, RX100 V, RX100 VA, RX100 VI, RX100 VII) Cyber-shot series (HX30, HX50V, HX80, HX90V, HX95, HX99, HX400V, WX220, WX350, WX500) Other models (NEX-5, NEX-6, NEX-7, ZV-1) - Connect Easily configure for a quick connection. - Browse Browse photos on your camera and preview video thumbnails. - Select Swipe to select multiple photos and quickly add them to the download list. - Download Download multiple items concurrently and save them to the system album. --------------- Legal: Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation. This product uses the Camera Remote API by Sony. Terms of Use: https://solotechstudio.com/terms/english Privacy Policy: https://solotechstudio.com/privacy/english Contact Us: If you have any questions, please email support@solotechstudio.com :)
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Verdict
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote and Alpha Linker both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 16% of Alpha Linker's. Alpha Linker's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1K). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Alpha Linker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote against 4.3 for Alpha Linker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 16% of Alpha Linker's.
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, Alpha Linker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Alpha Linker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1K ratings) | 4.3 (3.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews — better | 16.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. | Hangzhou Yuhang Solo Tech Studio (Individually Owned Business) |
Customer experience
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Alpha Linker
User reviews
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Alpha Linker
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works well with Sony cameras
- 🚀 Easy to use and connect
- 💡 Helpful user guide
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnects
- ⏱️ Slow transfer speeds for larger files
- 💰 Paywall for core features
- 🤷♀️ Lack of technical support and ownership of issues
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
Alpha Linker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent performance after initial use
- Inability to redownload photos after initial transfer
- Incorrect image quality and resolution on export
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to select and download photos in batches
- Support for higher resolution image transfers
- Improved video transfer capabilities
In-app purchases
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
- Monthly$3.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$65.00
Alpha Linker
- Alpha Linker Pro$9.99
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