# PairCamera vs Shutter App

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter App at 4.8 against PairCamera's 4.1. Shutter App also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 53%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). PairCamera's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PairCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shutter App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PairCamera has 132 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of PairCamera's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shutter App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PairCamera | Shutter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paircamera-selfie-shutter/id1475339565/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-app/id1506227129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.8 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mako Muraoka Yudai Muraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069915436) | [Shutter Studio Intl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487836163) |

## What reviewers say

### PairCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paircamera-selfie-shutter/id1475339565)

Capture photos and videos remotely with your device. Control camera functions like zoom, focus, flash, and timer from a distance. Switch between front and rear cameras for versatile shooting options.

**Highlights:** Remote photo and video capture, Zoom in/out control, Focus adjustment, Flash mode toggle, Timer settings (3s, 5s, 10s), Switch between front and rear cameras

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Shutter App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-app/id1506227129)

Connect with photographers for remote virtual photoshoots. This app allows models to be directed and posed by photographers remotely, capturing high-quality images without being on location together. Photographers can control settings and manage photos within the app.

**Highlights:** Virtual photoshoots, Remote connection with photographers, Photographer-directed posing, High-quality image capture, In-app photo management, JPEG and RAW capture

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PairCamera free?

PairCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shutter App free?

Shutter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PairCamera or Shutter App?

Shutter App is rated higher. PairCamera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Shutter App averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do PairCamera or Shutter App have ads?

Neither PairCamera nor Shutter App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PairCamera or Shutter App?

PairCamera ships an update monthly, and Shutter App monthly. Most recently, PairCamera was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shutter App on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*