Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Grayn

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

Grayn

This app simulates a real film camera experience on your iPhone, offering a variety of film stocks, manual exposure controls, and a live light meter. You can also create and share custom film looks.

Highlights
  • 16 film stocks from major brands
  • Live LED light meter
  • Real manual exposure controls
  • Custom film simulation builder
  • iOS 18 Lock Screen Camera Control
  • Multi-lens support
  • RAW and HEIF capture
Features
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Shoot with the color and grain of film, and see your chosen look before you take the photo. Grayn is an analog film camera with live filter previews and custom recipes you can create and share. FIND YOUR FILM Choose from 24 looks, including color negative, slide and black-and-white film simulations. Adjust the intensity to suit the scene. MAKE YOUR OWN LOOK Build a custom film recipe, save it for your next shoot, and share it as a .grayn file or QR code. Import .cube color LUTs and supported Lightroom .xmp presets. ADD FILM CHARACTER Adjust film grain, experiment with light leaks and double exposure, or try push/pull. Finish your photos with print borders and date stamps. TAKE CONTROL Use composition guides, a live light meter and supported manual camera controls. Save JPEG or HEIF photos, with RAW capture on supported hardware. READY WHEN THE MOMENT HAPPENS Open Grayn from your Lock Screen or use Apple Watch as a remote shutter. Supported features depend on your device. START SHOOTING FOR FREE Start with 10 included PRO photos. Keep shooting free with Roxi's Portra, Portra 400 and Ilford HP5. For full PRO access, choose a 36-photo film roll or a one-time lifetime unlock. No subscription is required.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Grayn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grayn at 33% against Remote Shutter's 0%. Grayn also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Remote Shutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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 Grayn sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, Grayn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Shutter versus Grayn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterGrayn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarMihai alexandru Bold

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Grayn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Shutter

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

Grayn

One-time2
  • Film Roll$1.99
  • Grayn PRO$14.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grayn free?
Grayn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or Grayn have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Grayn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Grayn?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and Grayn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grayn on November 4, 2026.

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