Comparison

Capture One vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Retouch Faces
  • Sessions Support
  • External Storage backup
  • Tether camera to mobile
  • Real-time image review
  • Instant sharing and collaboration
  • Apply edits as you shoot
  • RAW conversion and color editing
Features
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILE * With Retouch Faces, you can complete your post-work on the fly and deliver your images on location. * Sessions Support enables you to stay organized with nested folders and track your selections. * Work and backup as you please with External Storage, so you’re not limited by your mobile storage. SHOOT INTO MOBILE & SHOWCASE YOUR STYLE Forget the heavy laptop. Tether your camera directly to your iPhone or iPad, wired or wirelessly. Shoot, review, and showcase your images in real time. Impress clients and make sure you get the perfect shot on the spot. SHARE, RATE, COLLABORATE Share shots instantly with teams and clients, get comments, star ratings, and color tags, and keep all feedback in one place, no matter where everyone is. APPLY EDITS AS YOU SHOOT Turn RAWs into near-final images instantly. Make quick edits and auto-apply the same look as you shoot for faster, clearer client feedback during the session. INCREDIBLE COLOR QUALITY Get our renowned RAW conversion and hand-calibrated colors right on your mobile screen, for true-to-life tones and perfect skin every time. STYLE & EDIT ON THE FLY AirDrop your favorite presets and Styles, or create your own. Apply them in a tap, auto-create complex masks, correct perspective, straighten shots, and edit freely on the go. DELIVER ANYWHERE Export to an external SSD, or send your work to Capture One Pro with all edits and ratings intact, so you can start on mobile and finish on desktop seamlessly. WORK WITH ANY CAMERA Supports 550+ cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Leica, and more. Control your camera, fire the shutter, and adjust settings right from your device. PRICING & PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of Capture One Mobile. Continue with a mobile subscription, or go All in One to get: * Capture One Pro (desktop) * Capture One Mobile * Capture One Live Unlimited * Priority support Upgrade to All in One and get the complete photo workflow, from capture to delivery.

About

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Wireless and USB camera connection
  • Browse, filter, and download photos
  • Composition aids and grid overlays
  • Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras)
  • Exposure bracketing and BULB support
  • Intervalometer for time-lapses
  • Low battery usage optimization
Features
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Remote control for Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras. 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. • 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. • 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 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 Terms of use: https://shutter.dev/legal/terms Canon, EOS R, EOS M, EOS Kiss, EOS Rebel, PowerShot are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc.

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against Capture One's 3.5. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 329 and 910 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capture One versus Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneShutter+ Canon Camera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (329 ratings)4.5 (910 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329910 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.5%

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

All ratings910 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.6%

User reviews

Capture One

From 329 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent tethering capability
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast image rendering
  • 👍 Great for culling and rating photos on the go
  • 👍 Seamless integration with desktop Capture One

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Requires separate subscription even for desktop users
  • 👎 Severely limited editing features compared to desktop version
  • 👎 Slow cloud sync and lack of external storage support
  • 👎 Unintuitive file management and export workflow

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

From 910 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great features
  • 🚀 Seamless connectivity
  • 👍 Helpful support
  • 🚀 Impressive developer responses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection

Bugs and requests

Capture One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
  • Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
  • Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
  • Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
  • Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
  • Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
  • Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to certain camera models
  • Dropped connections
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Shutter mode resets to continuous
  • No video mode support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote video control
  • Direct camera gallery access
  • Ability to delete photos from app
  • Landscape mode
  • Customizable exposure bracketing

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • All in One7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$109.001 Year
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  • All in One7 Days trial$294.991 Year
6 purchases

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$65.00
  • Lifetime$79.00

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capture One or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.
Do Capture One or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?
Neither Capture One nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 15, 2026.

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