Comparison

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Canon Multi

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

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.

About

Canon Multi

Control and monitor up to four compatible cameras simultaneously. This app allows for live view, setting adjustments, and synchronized recording across multiple devices. It also supports editing custom picture files and displaying various assist functions.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous live view of up to four cameras
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Synchronized recording start/stop
  • Custom picture file editing
  • Display of assist functions (waveform, vectorscope, histogram)
  • Camera group registration
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Canon Multi-Camera Control is an app that lets you display live view images of up to four Cinema EOS, professional camcorders, or remote cameras, simultaneously record and change settings of multiple cameras. This app allows you to do the following by connecting cameras and your smartphone/tablet. - Display live view images of up to four cameras - Check the status and change the settings of each camera - Edit custom picture files - Set Base ISO (EOS C400/EOS C80) - Display assist functions (waveform monitor*, vectorscope*, histogram*, false color, markers)  *The display contents can be switched by tapping the displayed area. - Simultaneously start and stop recording with multiple cameras - Register up to five camera groups [Supported Products] EOS C500 Mark II (Firmware Ver. 1.0.9.1 or later) EOS C300 Mark III (Firmware Ver. 1.0.7.1 or later) EOS C70 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.8.1 or later) XF605 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.3.1 or later) EOS C400 EOS C80 EOS C50 * EOS R5 C is not supported. CR-N700 CR-N500 CR-N400 CR-N350 CR-N300 CR-N100 CR-X300 [Supported Software] Multi-Camera Orchestration [System requirement] iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit the following page for more details. https://cam.start.canon/B001/

Screenshots

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens
Canon Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against Canon Multi's 2.3. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (910 vs 12). Canon Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Canon Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 12, 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 41% of Canon Multi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Canon Multi every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote versus Canon Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Canon Camera RemoteCanon Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (910 ratings) — better2.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings910 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

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

Canon Multi

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

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

Canon Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Canon Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canon Multi free?
Canon Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Canon Multi?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while Canon Multi averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Canon Multi have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Canon Multi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Canon Multi?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Canon Multi every 5 months. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Canon Multi on October 9, 2026.

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