# Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote at 80% against Remote Shutter's 0%. Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Remote Shutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 8 months, Camera Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agzamov Daniyar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549513532) | [David Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686485618) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter/id1628805391)

Control your iPhone or iPad camera remotely from another device, anywhere in the world. This app allows you to trigger the shutter, record video, and switch cameras wirelessly over the internet, eliminating Bluetooth range limitations.

**Highlights:** Remote shutter trigger, Remote video recording, Front, rear, and external camera support, Receive photos directly, Unlimited range over internet, Works with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote shutter weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote shutter Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384)

This app allows you to use one phone as a wireless camera remote for another iOS device. It helps capture group photos and avoid awkward selfies by letting you position one phone and control it from another.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter, Connect two iPhones, Remote control for photos, Avoids awkward selfies, Ensures everyone in group shots, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is Camera Remote free?

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

### Do Remote Shutter or Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Camera Remote shows ads.

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

Remote Shutter ships an update every 8 months, and Camera Remote weekly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camera Remote on October 7, 2026.

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