# Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Remote Camera Control via Air

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at 4.3 against Remote Camera Control via Air's 4.0. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 22) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Remote Camera Control via Air's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 55%). On price, ads, 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 Remote Camera Control via Air sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 73% of Remote Camera Control via Air's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Remote Camera Control via Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews)** | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## 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


### Remote Camera Control via Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115)

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Manual camera settings, Camera preview on second device, Multiple photo/video formats, Customizable grid overlays, Save to external drives, Time-lapse and slow-motion video

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | 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 Remote Camera Control via Air free?

Remote Camera Control via Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Remote Camera Control via Air averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air have ads?

Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor Remote Camera Control via Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Camera Control via Air on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*