Pet Camera Automatic vs ShutterLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pet Camera Automatic
Capture professional-looking photos of your pets with automatic detection and portrait modes. This camera app uses computer vision to snap pictures of cats and dogs when they appear, and offers background blur for stunning portraits. It also includes sound options to get your pet's attention.
- Automatic cat and dog detection
- Portrait mode with blurred background
- Adjustable shutter sound
- Attention-grabbing pet sounds
- Suitable for capturing moving subjects
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The camera specializing in shooting cats and dogs. In the automatic detection mode, computer vision automatically shoots when a cat comes in. In portrait mode, you can take a picture of a portrait effect with a blurred background. With sound switching, you can make the shutter sound quieter, or play the meow bow sounds to catch their attentions. Often used to shoot moving children.
ShutterLab
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Turn your iPhone into a professional camera. Shutter Lab is a high-end camera app designed for photography enthusiasts and professionals. Go beyond auto mode and take full control of every setting to achieve the exact results you want. Powerful Manual Controls Precise ISO, shutter speed, and exposure (EV) adjustments Manual focus White balance control Lens selection (Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele) Professional Image Pipeline RAW / HEIC / JPEG / TIFF support LUT color grading Display P3 and sRGB Highlight roll-off Fake Log support Advanced Shooting Tools Exposure bracketing Focus peaking Zebra stripes RGB histogram Grid and leveler Fully Customizable Shooting Environment HUD configuration Adjustable UI opacity Custom presets Smart HDR Stabilization Why Shutter Lab? Shutter Lab is more than just a camera app. It leverages the full capability of your iPhone sensor to deliver a DSLR-like shooting experience. Go beyond capturing photos — create your work of art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pet Camera Automatic at daily against ShutterLab's every 2 weeks. Pet Camera Automatic also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pet Camera Automatic ships an update daily, ShutterLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pet Camera Automatic | ShutterLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daisuke Majima | JIN KIM |
In-app purchases
Pet Camera Automatic
No in-app purchases
ShutterLab
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pet Camera Automatic free?
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Do Pet Camera Automatic or ShutterLab have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pet Camera Automatic or ShutterLab?
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