# Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Lens Squid

The clearest difference is rating: Lens Squid at 5.0 against Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's 4.5. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (910 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Lens Squid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lens Squid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote | Lens Squid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-squid-timer-ai-shutter/id6447363857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **910** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Breelig Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681088769) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lens Squid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-squid-timer-ai-shutter/id6447363857)

Capture photos and videos hands-free with customizable timers and intelligent AI smile and blink detection. Easily share your memories and even crop them with various shapes and borders.

**Highlights:** Hands-free photography, AI smile and blink detection, Video recording during timer shoots, Easy social media sharing, Screen mirroring compatibility, Photo cropping with custom borders

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

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

### Is Lens Squid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Lens Squid?

Lens Squid is rated higher. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while Lens Squid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Lens Squid have ads?

Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Lens Squid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Lens Squid?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lens Squid every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lens Squid on June 10, 2026.

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