Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Content Transfer Professional
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Content Transfer Professional
Streamline your professional photography workflow by quickly transferring still images and videos from your camera to mobile devices or FTP servers. Add metadata like photographer's name and voice memos, and filter content by date or rating.
- Transfer images and videos from camera to mobile
- Upload to FTP/FTPS/SFTP servers
- Automatic transfer capabilities
- Select and transfer content
- Filter and sort by date and rating
- Add metadata and voice memos
- Use pre-set metadata templates
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A high‑speed FTP transfer app for professional photographers working in sports, news, and other field environments. Still images and video captured with compatible cameras* can be quickly transferred to FTP servers via a mobile device. For home or general use, Canon Camera Connect is recommended. *For supported cameras, please refer to the [Supported Products] section. [Key Features] - Transfer of still images and videos shot with the camera to mobile devices - Upload of still images and videos shot with the camera to FTP/FTPS/SFTP servers - Automatic Transfer of still images and videos shot with the camera - Select & Transfer of still images and videos within the camera - Select & Transfer from Mobile Device of still images and videos within the mobile device - Filter & sort using conditions such as date and rating - Addition of metadata such as photographer’s name and license information and voice memos to still images and videos - Input of metadata using pre-set templates [Supported Products] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=ctp [System requirement] iOS 17/18/26 [Supported Files] JPG,MP4,XML (Compliant with DPP002),WAV [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=ctp For customers using the Content Transfer Professional Please make sure that you confirm and understand the following Cautions on Purchase and Use before installing this application. Cautions on Purchase and Use Content Transfer Professional is not available unless you purchase a subscription. The offer will begin immediately after purchasing a subscription. Content Transfer Professional is a subscription-based application. Upon initial registration, after your free trial period of 1 month, a fee per month will be charged to your Apple ID. The next date to be charged for this application can be found in your account settings on the App Store. If it is during the free trial period, you will be charged on the renewal date. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you will continue to be charged. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/privacy.html Terms and conditions http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 54% against Content Transfer Professional's 3%. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Content Transfer Professional sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 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 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 3% of Content Transfer Professional's.
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Content Transfer Professional every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote | Content Transfer Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (910 ratings) — better | 1.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better | 3.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 910 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. | Canon Inc. |
Customer experience
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote
Content Transfer Professional
Bugs and requests
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
Content Transfer Professional
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote
- Monthly$3.491 Month
- Monthly$4.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$65.00
- Lifetime$79.00
Content Transfer Professional
- Subscription App1 Month trial$5.991 Month
Questions
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