Comparison

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Alpha GPS

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 (Sony, Canon, Fujifilm)
  • Wireless and USB connectivity
  • Photo browsing, filtering, and download
  • GPS location tagging
  • Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras)
  • Intervalometer and focus bracketing
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

Alpha GPS

Automatically add GPS location data to your photos as you shoot. This app syncs your iPhone's location with compatible cameras via Bluetooth, ensuring your images are geotagged reliably in the background. It also offers remote shutter control and camera clock synchronization.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPS location syncing
  • Reliable background operation
  • Support for multiple cameras
  • Remote shutter control
  • Camera clock synchronization
  • Guided setup and troubleshooting
Features
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Geotag photos automatically while you shoot. Alpha GPS sends your iPhone’s current location to compatible cameras over Bluetooth. Pair your camera once, switch it on, and the app reconnects automatically - keeping GPS data up to date in the background. KEY FEATURES • Automatic GPS location syncing • Reliable background operation and reconnection • Support for multiple cameras at the same time • Remote shutter control on supported models • Camera clock and time-zone synchronization • Guided setup and practical troubleshooting • No account, advertising, or paywall • Free and open source COMPATIBILITY Designed for cameras that support Bluetooth location linking, including compatible Sony Alpha, ILCE and ZV models. Confirmed reports include the A6400, A6700, A7 V and ZV-E10. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable Bluetooth location linking on your camera. 2. Pair the camera with Alpha GPS. 3. Keep shooting while location data is transferred automatically. PRIVACY Your location is used only to send coordinates to connected cameras. Alpha GPS does not create or sell a location history. Optional diagnostic reporting can be disabled at any time. Alpha GPS is an independent open-source app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any camera manufacturer.

Screenshots

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens
Alpha GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha GPS at 100% against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 55%. Alpha GPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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 $4.49 per month and Alpha GPS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpha GPS 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 6, 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 Alpha GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update every 10 days, Alpha GPS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote versus Alpha GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Sony Camera RemoteAlpha GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Sascha Alexander Rudolf

Customer experience

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

All ratings1,101 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.2%

Alpha GPS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

Alpha GPS

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
4 purchases

Alpha GPS

One-time4
  • Donation (Tier 1)$1.99
  • Donation (Tier 2)$2.99
  • Donation (Tier 3)$4.99
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  • Donation (Tier ❤)$11.99

Questions

Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alpha GPS free?
Alpha GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha GPS?
Alpha GPS is rated higher. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Alpha GPS averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha GPS have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote nor Alpha GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote or Alpha GPS?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote ships an update every 10 days, and Alpha GPS every 9 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alpha GPS on November 5, 2026.

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