Comparison

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs lil leaps

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

lil leaps

Capture your child's growth with weekly video clips that automatically compile into a beautiful timelapse. Designed for busy parents, it offers a simple, distraction-free way to create lasting memories without daily pressure. Track multiple children and export your timelapses anytime.

Highlights
  • Weekly 5-second video recording
  • Face-framing camera for consistency
  • Automatic timelapse creation
  • Export timelapses (yearly, 12 months, all time)
  • Multiple child profiles
  • Weekly reminders
  • Private, on-device storage
Features
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lil leaps helps you capture your child's growth in the simplest way possible—by recording one short video clip each week and turning those moments into a beautiful timelapse you'll treasure forever. No pressure. No endless recording. Just one intentional moment at a time. ------- How it works - Record a 5-second video once a week - Use built-in face framing for consistent clips - Watch weekly moments automatically become a smooth growth timelapse - Create and export timelapses anytime-last year, last 12 months, or all time Over time, those tiny clips reveal something extraordinary: how much they've changed. ------- Designed for parents lil leaps was built for busy parents who don't want another thing to manage. - Simple weekly reminders so you never forget - Calm, distraction-free recording experience - No social feeds, likes, or comparisons - Your videos stay private and on your device Just you, your child, and the memories you're creating. ------- One child or many Add multiple child profiles and track each journey separately. Every child gets their own timeline, weekly clips, and timelapse memories. ------- Timelapses that tell a story Whether it's your baby's first year or several years of growth, lil leaps brings everything together into a single, meaningful video-perfect for sharing, saving, or simply watching on a quiet night. ------- Why parents love lil leaps - Easy weekly habit - no daily commitment - Emotionally powerful payoff over time - Thoughtfully designed for real life - A keepsake you can't recreate later Because you’ll never regret having this-but you might regret missing it. The app offers a premium subscription: Premium Plan – $9.99 per year Features included in the subscription:
• Weekly video reminders
• Face-framing camera
• Timelapse maker
• iCloud backup & sync
• Supports up to 6 lil ones Privacy Policy : https://foregoing-bike-50c.notion.site/lil-leaps-Privacy-Policy-2130b19dee8c80a5bbd7fd4faa30f760?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens
lil leaps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: lil leaps at 5.0 against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 4.3. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and lil leaps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

lil leaps 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote versus lil leaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Sony Camera Remotelil leaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Teton Ascent Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews396 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.4%

lil leaps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

lil leaps

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
1 purchases

lil leaps

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is lil leaps free?
lil leaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or lil leaps?
lil leaps is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while lil leaps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or lil leaps have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor lil leaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or lil leaps?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and lil leaps fortnightly. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and lil leaps on September 28, 2026.

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