Comparison

Remote Shutter vs SayCheese

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Shutter

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
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Get in the shot. Keep control of both angles. Turn one phone into a wireless camera remote for up to two phones running Remote Camera. Frame a self-portrait with the rear camera, bring everyone into a group photo, or record an interview, tutorial or performance from two angles. See the shot before you take it. TWO CAMERAS, ONE REMOTE Watch two live previews in one view. Connect both cameras, take a photo on both, or start and stop their recordings with shared controls. Open either camera for individual adjustments. Pair iPhone and Android devices in the same setup. Use two devices for one camera, or three for two cameras. YOUR VIEWFINDER, WHERE YOU ARE Check framing even while video is recording. Pinch to zoom, set focus and exposure, switch cameras, and use flash or a video torch where supported. Set a 3- or 10-second photo timer. Portrait and landscape layouts keep your controls close to hand. MORE CONTROL OVER THE IMAGE Choose supported video modes up to 4K and adjust photo size. Set manual ISO and shutter speed on compatible cameras, then return to Auto. HEIF photos and H.264/HEVC video choices are available with compatible iOS cameras and receiving devices. Available controls, resolutions and frame rates depend on the camera, lens and mode. WI-FI, HOTSPOT OR INTERNET Pair by QR code or connection link. Find nearby cameras and reconnect to saved pairs. Nearby, use the same Wi-Fi network or a phone hotspot: local communication works without internet, and a hotspot needs no router. For cameras on different networks, use internet mode. A network connection may be needed to activate or verify Premium. ORIGINALS ON THE CAMERA. COPIES ON YOUR REMOTE. Keep original photos and videos on the camera phone, with permission to save. Enable copies on the remote to review your shots. Browse by camera and take, save received media to Photos, and export a take's file list. Interrupted transfers can resume after reconnection. You can leave the controller while the camera keeps recording, then reconnect to check or stop it. Keep Remote Camera open on every camera phone. GET STARTED Install the free Remote Camera companion on each camera phone and Remote Shutter on your controller. No app account is required. This app controls the Remote Camera companion, not a DSLR or action camera. PREMIUM Remote Shutter requires a weekly or yearly Premium subscription. The yearly plan offers a 3-day free trial to eligible new subscribers. Local prices, availability and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings; restore purchases from the paywall. Support: support@skillsfor.ai Privacy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SayCheese

Control a second iPhone's camera remotely with live preview and full control over settings like zoom, focus, and flash. Works wirelessly between iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and even smartwatches. Ideal for group photos, content creation, and wildlife photography without needing another person.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview
  • Remote shutter control
  • Zoom, focus, and exposure adjustment
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS/Android)
  • Smartwatch integration (Apple Watch, Garmin)
  • Voice control
  • Silent shooting mode
Features
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Use one iPhone to control another iPhone’s camera with a live preview and remote shutter. Cross platform connection with Android phone is supported too. SayCheese lets you preview the camera in real time, frame your shot, take photos and videos, and control zoom, focus, exposure, flash, and more from a second iPhone. No internet is needed. You can also use your Apple Watch or Garmin watch as a camera remote and live viewfinder. Supported modes: - iPhone to iPhone: one phone is the camera, the other is the remote - iPhone to iPad: use the iPad as a big viewfinder - Garmin or Apple Watch to iPhone: trigger the camera from your watch - Android and iPhone or iPad: cross platform connection is supported too with no internet connection - Voice control: no second device? Set the phone down and say the word We've all been there. A trip with friends, dinner with the family, one of those moments you really want a photo of, and nobody around to take it. Or you're too shy to ask. With SayCheese you don't have to ask strangers anymore, and you don't have to check afterwards whether everyone made it into the frame. You control everything from the remote: zoom, focus, exposure, flash, night mode, timer, front or back camera. Shoot HD photos or 4K video. Pictures and videos are saved on both devices. Also great for: - Full body selfies and outfit photos - Watching a sleeping baby or a pet from the next room (silent mode, no shutter sound) - Photographing birds and wildlife without getting close - Filming yourself when you're creating content alone - An alternative to an action camera remote Features: - Real time preview from the camera to the remote - Up to 300 meters range between devices - Direct Bluetooth connection, no internet or Wi-Fi router needed - Remote zoom, focus, brightness and flash - Works with Apple Watch and Garmin watches - Multiple shooting modes - Silent mode - Easy pairing with nearby devices - Saves to both devices The app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
SayCheese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Shutter at none against SayCheese's shown. Remote Shutter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SayCheese's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases 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. Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SayCheese sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, SayCheese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Shutter versus SayCheese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterSayCheese
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarYoav Franko

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SayCheese

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Shutter

Subscriptions2
  • Remote shutter weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Remote shutter Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

SayCheese

Subscriptions3
  • SayCheese Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • SayCheese Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SayCheese Pro - Full Purchase$39.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayCheese free?
SayCheese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or SayCheese have ads?
SayCheese shows ads; Remote Shutter does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or SayCheese?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and SayCheese every 4 days. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on November 3, 2026 and SayCheese on November 4, 2026.

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