Comparison

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Vuer

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, 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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Wireless and USB connectivity
  • Photo browsing and download
  • GPS location tagging
  • Exposure bracketing
  • Intervalometer and focus bracketing
  • Composition guides
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. • 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.

About

Vuer

Features
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BUILT FOR EASE-OF-USE Import the videos you own from Photos or Files, and Vuer handles the rest. Unique video controls keep family members safe, and give you peace of mind. BUILT FOR SAFETY Safety features are too important to charge for. Unique parental controls in Vuer are built right in: Playback, Airplay & Volume Locks — prevents accidental touches, scrubs, airplay, and volume adjustments during viewing. Child Lock — a simple 4-digit PIN to keep little hands in the app. Guided Access setup walkthrough — step-by-step instructions to lock your child into Vuer. Face ID & Passcode protection for Settings - Prevent unauthorized changes to the settings you set. Prevent Deletion — stop videos from being accidentally removed. BUILT FOR REPLAYS Some moments deserve to be watched again and again. Mark a start and end point on any video to create a Replay — a looping clip of your child's favorite scene. No editing, no exporting, no extra files. Just tap, mark, and replay. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Vuer is designed from the ground up for individuals and families navigating developmental differences — autism, sensory processing challenges, motor difficulties, and more. Large, high-contrast touch targets throughout Full VoiceOver support with dynamic announcements Reduce Motion support for every animation High Contrast mode with enhanced color variants No ads. No algorithms. No surprises. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your videos stay on your device. Vuer has no accounts, no tracking, no analytics, and no network access beyond optional metadata lookups. Your family's content is yours alone. VUER PRO Unlock the full experience: Unlimited video uploads Unlimited Replays Automatic format conversion — MKV, AVI, WebM, WMV, FLV, and more HDR and Dolby Vision preservation Subtitle extraction and overlay Picture-in-Picture Playlists Sleep Timer with gentle audio fade-out Multiple audio track switching Automatic cover art, cast information and more for movies and TV shows with the TVDB integration. Terms of Use: https://vuerapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://vuerapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens
Vuer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vuer at every 2 days against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's every 10 days. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 $4.49 per month and Vuer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update every 10 days, Vuer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote versus Vuer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Sony Camera RemoteVuer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Kevin Harris

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

Vuer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.00
3 purchases

Vuer

Subscriptions2
  • Vuer Pro (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Vuer Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Vuer Pro (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vuer free?
Vuer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Vuer have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor Vuer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Vuer?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update every 10 days, and Vuer every 2 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vuer on October 25, 2026.

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