# Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote vs Alpha GPS

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote | Alpha GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-gps-camera-geotagging/id6760982303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 71 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) | [Sascha Alexander Rudolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887137070) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | 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


### Alpha GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-gps-camera-geotagging/id6760982303)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation (Tier 1) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 2) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier 3) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation (Tier ❤) | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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