# Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs SayCheese

The clearest difference is ads: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at none against SayCheese's shown. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 13) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). SayCheese's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and SayCheese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.2 for SayCheese. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of SayCheese's.

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, SayCheese every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | SayCheese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews)** | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycheese-camera-remote/id6451002719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Yoav Franko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576055511) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Consistent performance
- 💡 Useful features like intervalometer and focus bracketing
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (lag, freezing)
- ⚠️ Subscription model for full functionality
- ⚠️ Requires access to entire photo library
- ⚠️ Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure bracketing not working as expected
- Inability to download stored photos from camera
- Incompatibility with certain Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- 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


### SayCheese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycheese-camera-remote/id6451002719)

Control a remote phone's camera from another device up to 300 meters away, with or without an internet connection. Features include real-time preview, voice control, and full camera function management. Ideal for group photos or discreet captures.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control up to 300m, Real-time shot preview, Voice camera control, No internet connection required, Full camera feature management (zoom, focus, etc.), Silent mode for discreet use

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SayCheese Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SayCheese Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SayCheese free?

SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or SayCheese?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SayCheese averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or SayCheese have ads?

SayCheese shows ads; Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or SayCheese?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and SayCheese every 3 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on September 30, 2026 and SayCheese on September 13, 2026.

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