Comparison

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Alpha Remote Controller

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

Alpha Remote Controller

Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera control
  • Record, shutter, and focus operation
  • Adjustable zoom and focus speed
  • Monitor signal strength
  • View camera state
  • Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch
Features
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Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony.

Screenshots

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens
Alpha Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download; Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99 up front. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Alpha Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote versus Alpha Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Sony Camera RemoteAlpha Remote Controller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Vladimir Belohradsky

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%

Alpha Remote Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Remote Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Alpha Remote Controller

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 Alpha Remote Controller free?
Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha Remote Controller?
Alpha Remote Controller is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Alpha Remote Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha Remote Controller have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor Alpha Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha Remote Controller?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alpha Remote Controller on September 23, 2026.

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