Comparison

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Mug.

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

Mug.

Features
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Mug is the only messenger where your front camera snaps your live reaction every time you send or view a message. It’s raw, spontaneous, and real—just like you and your friends. No filters. No rehearsals. No fake vibes. WHAT MAKES MUG DIFFERENT? LIVE REACTIONS Every message, photo, or video you send includes your real-time reaction—captured automatically with your front camera. SEE WHO’S REALLY FEELING IT Watch your friends’ actual reactions to what you send. It’s not just what they type—it’s how they feel. 1:1 & GROUP CHATS Whether you’re chatting with one friend or a whole group, every Mug feels more real than a plain text. MESSAGING, BUT HUMAN No typing bubbles, no fake likes—just your face, in the moment. NO FILTERS. NO FAKES. Mug is all about unfiltered connection. No pressure to pose or perfect. If you’re over curated feeds and endless edits, Mug is your way back to what’s real. This is what messaging should’ve always felt like. Download Mug – and see your friends, unfiltered.

Screenshots

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens
Mug.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mug. at none against Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's 6. Mug. also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Mug. asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Mug. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote versus Mug.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter+ Canon Camera RemoteMug.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (910 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings910 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.Eternal Labs, LLC

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

Mug.

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

Mug.

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 Mug. free?
Mug. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Mug. have ads?
Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Mug. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Mug.?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mug. every 3 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mug. on October 9, 2026.

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