# Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Edit Empire Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Edit Empire Pro at 5.0 against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 4.3. Edit Empire Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Edit Empire Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Edit Empire Pro 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, Edit Empire Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Edit Empire Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-empire-pro/id6759440011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 102 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Nexus Dynamic Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866060981) |

## 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


### Edit Empire Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-empire-pro/id6759440011)

This app offers precise AI-powered photo editing by numbering detected elements, allowing for specific edits like replacing or removing objects. It also includes features for cinematic shot planning and animating still images into short video clips.

**Highlights:** Numbered element detection and editing, Replace, swap, add, or remove specific objects, Reference images for exact swaps, AI-powered prompt refinement, Cinematic camera-angle presets, Animate photos to video clips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Edit Empire Pro free?

Edit Empire Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Edit Empire Pro?

Edit Empire Pro is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Edit Empire Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Edit Empire Pro have ads?

Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor Edit Empire Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Edit Empire Pro?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Edit Empire Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Edit Empire Pro on October 16, 2026.

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