Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Shot Bridge
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 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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Shot Bridge
Wirelessly connect to your Sony camera to browse, transfer, and edit photos. Control camera settings remotely and automatically geotag your shots. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.
- Wireless photo browsing and transfer
- Remote camera control
- Automatic geotagging
- AI-based image grouping
- Full-resolution photo export
- Remote photo capture
Read full descriptionHide full description
Shot Bridge is the ultimate companion app for Sony camera owners — wirelessly browse and transfer photos, control your camera remotely, and geotag every shot, all from your iPhone. CONNECT & BROWSE — FREE You can now connect to your camera and explore your photos without a subscription. The app provides a fast, intuitive interface where users can: * Scan their camera's QR code to connect instantly * Browse photos automatically organized by capture date * Preview images in high quality * Select specific images for transfer * Load images only from particular dates * Incrementally fetch new photos — no reloading entire galleries * Experience zero-lag browsing with preloaded images * AI based image grouping * Select images on the phone and export on your computer using the mac companion app. * Edit images CONTROL YOUR CAMERA (Except image capture) — FREE * Take full control of your camera directly from your devices (including manual focus) * Adjust ISO, shutter speed, and aperture from your iPhone * Control your camera from your Apple Watch * Use remote control for tripods, long exposures, and group photos * Time lapses * Zebras/Focus peaking/grids GEOTAG YOUR PHOTOS — FREE (5 min/session) Sony cameras don't have built-in GPS — Shot Bridge fixes that. It sends your phone's live location to your camera over Bluetooth, so every photo is automatically geotagged as you shoot. Free for 5 minutes per session, with unlimited access on Premium. UNLOCK EVERYTHING WITH PREMIUM (3-DAY FREE TRIAL) Start your 3-day free trial (comes with the yearly plan) to unlock full-resolution photo exports, remote capture, and unlimited geotagging sessions. After your trial, continue with: Yearly: $7.99/year Lifetime: $14.99 Premium enables: * Export to iPhone photo library * Capture photos remotely from iPhone and Apple Watch * Unlimited geotagging sessions * Focus Stacking Perfect for professional photographers and content creators who need immediate access to their high-quality images on mobile devices, control their camera or enable geo tagging support. Subscription required only for exporting, remote capture, and unlimited geotagging. Cancel anytime. Shotbridge uses the Camera Remote API by Sony via ROCC, and works along side Imaging Edge Mobile and Play Memories. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Bridge at 100% against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 55%. Shot Bridge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 $3.49 per month and Shot Bridge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shot Bridge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Shot Bridge's.
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, Shot Bridge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Shot Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. | Kamaljit Kaur |
Customer experience
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Shot Bridge
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
Shot Bridge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
- Monthly$3.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$65.00
Shot Bridge
- yearly subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- lifetime-subscription$14.99
- Lifetime Subscription$29.99
Questions
Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Is Shot Bridge free?
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Shot Bridge?
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Shot Bridge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Shot Bridge?
Other comparisons















