# Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Lightpath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightpath at 100% against Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's 55%. Lightpath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (966 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Lightpath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightpath 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 966 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Lightpath's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote | Lightpath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (966 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **966** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Kenny Chantasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811388617) |

## 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


### Lightpath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615)

Plan your photography sessions with detailed light and sky forecasts. Visualize sun, moon, and Milky Way positions in AR, and get recommended camera settings. Save plans, track shots, and even plan for eclipses.

**Highlights:** Shot Score for light quality, 24-hour light timeline, AR sky view and capture, Automated camera settings, Eclipse planning, Trip planner, Forecast agreement comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

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

### Is Lightpath free?

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

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

Lightpath is rated higher. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while Lightpath averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Lightpath have ads?

Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Lightpath shows ads.

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

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lightpath every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lightpath on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*