# Capture One vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 329 | **910** |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture One mobile | $10.99 | per month |
| All in One | $39.99 | per month |
| Capture One mobile | $109.00 | per year |
| All in One | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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