# PairCamera vs Camera Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote at 80% against PairCamera's 46%. Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). PairCamera's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 7) and rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PairCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PairCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PairCamera has 134 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of PairCamera's written reviews are positive against 80% of Camera Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PairCamera ships an update monthly, Camera Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PairCamera | Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paircamera-selfie-shutter/id1475339565/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mako Muraoka Yudai Muraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069915436) | [David Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686485618) |

## 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 |


### Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384)

This app allows you to use one phone as a wireless camera remote for another iOS device. It helps capture group photos and avoid awkward selfies by letting you position one phone and control it from another.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter, Connect two iPhones, Remote control for photos, Avoids awkward selfies, Ensures everyone in group shots, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PairCamera free?

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

### Is Camera Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PairCamera or Camera Remote?

PairCamera is rated higher. PairCamera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Camera Remote averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do PairCamera or Camera Remote have ads?

Neither PairCamera nor Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PairCamera or Camera Remote?

PairCamera ships an update monthly, and Camera Remote weekly. Most recently, PairCamera was updated on October 22, 2026 and Camera Remote on October 7, 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.*