Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Control your Canon camera remotely for stunning photos and videos. Browse, download, and enhance images with advanced exposure tools and GPS tagging. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional shoots.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Wireless and USB connection
  • Photo browsing and download
  • GPS location tagging
  • Advanced exposure tools
  • Intervalometer for time-lapses
  • Exposure bracketing
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. • Add GPS location to your photos. • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 image transfer app for professional photographers working in sports, news, and other fast-paced field environments. Still images and videos captured with compatible cameras* can be imported to a mobile device, where users can review, select, add IPTC metadata, edit, and transfer files to FTP servers from a single app. Support for simultaneous uploads to multiple FTP servers and easy file resending helps streamline workflows from image capture to delivery. For general-purpose image transfer from a camera to a mobile device, please use Canon Camera Connect. *For supported cameras and available functions, please refer to the section below: [Supported Products] [Key Features] Efficiently Manage Images from Capture to Transfer -Automatically import images when connected to a camera -Review, select, add IPTC metadata, and edit imported images -Keep imported images on the mobile device for transfer, resending, or sharing -Supports both still images and videos -Filter and sort by date, rating, and upload status Fast and Reliable File Transfer -Upload to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers -Simultaneous transfer to multiple FTP servers -Upload still images and videos stored on a mobile device -Continue shooting and editing while file transfers are in progress -Upload edited images individually as needed -View transfer history and resend files Streamlined IPTC Metadata Entry and Image Editing -Add IPTC metadata and voice memos to still images and videos -Enter metadata efficiently using IPTC presets, templates, and text replacement features -Crop images and adjust image rotation Integration with Other Apps and Cloud Services -Connect with other apps and cloud services using your device's built-in sharing features -Share images flexibly to suit different workflows [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 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

Screenshots

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens
Content Transfer Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 55% 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 and in-app purchases 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. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 989 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 3% of Content Transfer Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Content Transfer Professional every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote versus Content Transfer Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Canon Camera RemoteContent Transfer Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (989 ratings) — better1.2 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews — better2.9% of reviews
Number of ratings989 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

All ratings989 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.4%

Content Transfer Professional

All ratings25 ratings
Positive4.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive2.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.1%

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

3 purchases

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 variants$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime2 variants$79.00
1 purchases

Content Transfer Professional

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription App1 Month trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Content Transfer Professional free?
Content Transfer Professional is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Content Transfer Professional?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Content Transfer Professional averages 1.2 from 25 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Content Transfer Professional have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Content Transfer Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Content Transfer Professional?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Content Transfer Professional every 5 months. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Content Transfer Professional on November 6, 2026.

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