# Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs lil leaps

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | lil leaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-leaps/id6746146083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Teton Ascent Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815435483) |

## 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


### lil leaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lil-leaps/id6746146083)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

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