Comparison

Remote Shutter vs (Not Boring) Camera

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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Remote Shutter — the ultimate wireless camera remote control app for iPhone and iPad. Control your iPhone or iPad camera from any distance using another smartphone or tablet. No Bluetooth needed — works over internet worldwide, giving you truly unlimited range. WHAT IS REMOTE SHUTTER? Remote Shutter is the controller app (paid). Pair it with the free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" installed on the device that acts as your camera. Once connected, you control everything — from anywhere in the world. Perfect for solo photographers, travel creators, vloggers, bloggers, families, and anyone who wants to take great photos without asking strangers for help. KEY FEATURES - Remote camera shutter trigger — tap once to take a photo instantly - Remote video recording — start and stop video recording from your device - Front, rear & external camera support — switch between cameras with ease - Receive photos — get images sent directly to your device after each shot - Unlimited range — works over Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G and mobile internet worldwide - No Bluetooth limit — forget the 10-meter restriction, shoot from any room, floor or country - Works with iPhone & iPad — full support for both devices as camera or controller HOW IT WORKS 1. Install "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" (free) on the device that will be used as camera 2. Install "Remote Shutter" (this app) on your controller device 3. Open both apps, connect them, and tap the shutter — done! Your photos are saved directly to the camera device's photo gallery. Enable "Send photos" to also receive copies on the controller device. PERFECT FOR - Self-portraits & selfies from any distance - Group photos without a tripod timer - Wildlife & nature photography - Product photography for bloggers and online sellers - Travel photography and video - Real estate and interior photography - Live event and stage photography - Video calls and remote presentations - Monitoring — see what your camera sees remotely WHY UNLIMITED RANGE? Most Bluetooth remotes stop working beyond 10 meters. Remote Shutter connects over the internet, so you can trigger your iPhone camera from another room, another building, or even another country. As long as both devices have an internet connection, you're in control. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - Make sure both devices are connected before starting a session - A stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection ensures instant response - Use a tripod on the camera device for sharp, hands-free shots - Enable "Send photos" to review shots immediately on your controller device REQUIREMENTS - Internet connection required on both devices - Free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" must be installed on the camera device - Compatible with iPhone and iPad Remote Shutter turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless camera remote. No extra hardware. No distance limits. Just tap and shoot. Download Remote Shutter today and take full control of your iPhone camera — from anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy

About

(Not Boring) Camera

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

Highlights
  • SUPER RAW™ capture
  • 3D LUT color grading
  • Customizable camera interface
  • HDR support
  • 3D camera interface with haptics
  • Manual pro controls
  • One-tap fast capture
Features
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"The most fun camera app I've used in forever." — The Verge "My go-to for iPhone photography" — Washington Post "It’s so fun to use." —MKBHD Capture unique, honest, inspiring photos like the Pros in a fun, playful camera. SUPER RAW™ No AI or over-processed photos. Just natural grain, sharper images, & film-like exposures. Save Raw digital negative files (DNG) for processing in other tools like Darkroom, Lightroom, or Photoshop. Or capture using Apple's professional-level ProRaw. SKIP THE EDITS From snap to share. !Camera is the first camera app to enable professional color grading with 3D LUTs (”lookup tables”) used in high-end workflows by professional photographers to achieve realistic film simulations and unique cinematic looks. Use !Camera’s presets, add LUTs from your favorite creators, or make & import your own! New Styles and pro collaborations released every season. MAKE IT YOURS Customize every part of your camera to fit your vibe. Share colorways with others. HDR Extend your photo’s dynamic range with HDR to save additional highlight detail and color depth. LOVE THE FEEL Click. Tick. Snap. First fully-3D camera interface with dynamic lighting, sounds, & custom haptics that evokes the feel of holding a real camera. PRO CONTROL Use Auto mode for easy captures or switch to Manual for full control over exposure, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus with pro-level tools like focus peaking, histogram, and zebra stripes. ONE-TAP FAST From lock screen to first snap in under 1 second. Add shortcuts to your lock screen, home screen, widgets, camera control, control settings, wherever. 100% PRIVATE We collect nothing. We store nothing. We share nothing. Plans: https://notbor.ing/plans Support: https://notbor.ing/support Terms: https://notbor.ing/terms Privacy: https://notbor.ing/privacy

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
(Not Boring) Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: (Not Boring) Camera at 70% against Remote Shutter's 0%. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). Remote Shutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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 (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 10 months, (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Shutter versus (Not Boring) Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Shutter(Not Boring) Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews69.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarNot Boring Software LLC

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

(Not Boring) Camera

All ratings5,128 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative20.3%

Bugs and requests

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

(Not Boring) Camera

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Inability to focus on nearby subjects

Requested features

2 requests
  • Video and slow-motion mode
  • Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Shutter

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

(Not Boring) Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Super !Boring Monthly$7.991 Month
  • !Camera Plus Yearly$14.991 Year
  • !Camera Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Super !Boring Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • !Camera Plus Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is (Not Boring) Camera free?
(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or (Not Boring) Camera have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor (Not Boring) Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or (Not Boring) Camera?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 10 months, and (Not Boring) Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 30, 2026 and (Not Boring) Camera on October 13, 2026.

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