# Remote Shutter vs CameraBuddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: CameraBuddy at every 3 weeks against Remote Shutter's every 5 months. Remote Shutter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 CameraBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, CameraBuddy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | CameraBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agzamov Daniyar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549513532) | [Daniil Bondarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786476050) |

## 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 |


### CameraBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerabuddy-remote-shutter/id6786476048)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CameraBuddy Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| CameraBuddy Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is CameraBuddy free?

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

### Do Remote Shutter or CameraBuddy have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor CameraBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or CameraBuddy?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 5 months, and CameraBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 25, 2026 and CameraBuddy on October 25, 2026.

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