# Remote Shutter vs Phone Camera Remote Controller

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Shutter at none against Phone Camera Remote Controller's shown. Remote Shutter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Phone Camera Remote Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). On price, 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 Phone Camera Remote Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 10 months, Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Phone Camera Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agzamov Daniyar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549513532) | [Kushal Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315569101) |

## 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 |


### Phone Camera Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-camera-remote-controller/id6758141478)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Remote Weekly Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Camera Remote Monthly plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Camera Remote Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is Phone Camera Remote Controller free?

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

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

Phone Camera Remote Controller shows ads; Remote Shutter does not.

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

Remote Shutter ships an update every 10 months, and Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on June 21, 2026 and Phone Camera Remote Controller on September 8, 2026.

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