Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote Control

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

Camera Remote Control

Transform two devices into a remote camera system. One acts as the camera, while the other provides a live viewfinder and shutter control. Capture group photos, selfies, and videos without needing to rush back to the camera.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview on remote device
  • Remote photo capture and video control
  • Burst shot functionality
  • Adjustable self-timer
  • Front/back camera switching
  • Pinch to zoom and tap to focus
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Camia – Camera Remote Control turns two iPhones or iPads into a remote camera: one device is the camera, the other is a live viewfinder and shutter. Everyone gets into the group photo, with no running back to beat the timer. WHAT CAMIA DOES • Live preview of the camera's view on the remote device • Take photos, or start and stop video, from the remote • Shoot 1, 3, 5 or 8 photos with one tap • Self-timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds, for photos and video • Switch between front and back camera • Pinch to zoom, tap to focus • Ultra Wide and Portrait options on devices that have those cameras • Photos and videos are saved to the camera device's Photos library; the remote shows temporary previews HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Camia – Camera Remote Control on both devices 2. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices so they can connect directly 3. Choose one device as the camera and connect from the other 4. Frame the shot on the remote and tap GOOD FOR Group and family photos, travel photos when you're on your own, selfies with the better back camera, and a phone on a tripod. Camia is free and supported by ads. No account needed. Works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later. Available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Camera Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote Control at 100% against Remote Shutter's 0%. Camera Remote Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). Remote Shutter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Camera Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, Camera Remote Control every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Shutter versus Camera Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCamera Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarWei Lu

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Camera Remote Control

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Shutter

Subscriptions2
  • Remote shutter weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Remote shutter Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Camera Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Remote Control free?
Camera Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Control have ads?
Camera Remote Control shows ads; Remote Shutter does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Control?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and Camera Remote Control every 8 days. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on November 12, 2026 and Camera Remote Control on November 12, 2026.

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