Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Photo Jam App
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, Canon, or Fujifilm camera remotely to capture stunning photos. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, GPS tagging, and advanced exposure tools. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, real estate, and astrophotography.
- Remote camera control
- Wireless and USB connectivity
- Photo browsing and download
- GPS location tagging
- Exposure bracketing
- Intervalometer and focus bracketing
- Composition guides
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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. • Add GPS location to your photos. • 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.
Photo Jam App
This app offers monthly photography lessons and themed "Jams" led by facilitators. Participants share photos, receive constructive feedback, and build a personal profile showcasing their evolving skills within a supportive community.
- Monthly photography lessons
- Themed "Jams" with facilitators
- Live virtual photo critiques
- Community-curated gallery
- Thoughtful feedback system
- Personal profile for work evolution
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PHOTO JAM Photo Jam is a creative wellness app that helps you clear your head, spark curiosity, and reconnect with the world around you. HOW IT WORKS DAILY FOCUS Receive a simple photo prompt each day designed to interrupt autopilot and help you notice something new. EXPLORE THE GALLERY Browse the community curated photography gallery from people around the world. Share your own images—or simply enjoy the inspiration. GIVE AND GET ENCOURAGEMENT Photo Jam is built on kindness. Leave thoughtful comments and receive support from a positive community. JOIN A PHOTO JAM Participate in optional live online experiences where members gather to look closely, share stories, and connect through photography. BUILD A CREATIVE HABIT Over time, your photos become a record of what caught your attention and how you see the world. WHO IT'S FOR Photo Jam is for anyone who wants a little more creativity, connection, and wellbeing in their day. No photography experience required. Use your phone or camera. No contests. No judgment. No politics. Just one creative minute at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Jam App at 88% against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 55%. Photo Jam App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 $4.49 per month and Photo Jam App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Photo Jam App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 13, 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 88% of Photo Jam App's.
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update every 10 days, Photo Jam App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Photo Jam App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| 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 | 105 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. | Molly Schlachter |
Customer experience
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Photo Jam App
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
Photo Jam App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
- Monthly$4.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.00
Photo Jam App
- Basic plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Full plan (Monthly)$59.991 Month
- Basic plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Full plan (Yearly)$599.991 Year
- Jam Pass Friend$24.99
- Jam pass$29.99
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