Comparison

Remote Shutter vs 360Viewer | Spherical Photo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” tap once to take a photo instantly - Remote video recording β€” start and stop video recording from your device - Front, rear & external camera support β€” switch between cameras with ease - Receive photos β€” get images sent directly to your device after each shot - Unlimited range β€” works over Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G and mobile internet worldwide - No Bluetooth limit β€” forget the 10-meter restriction, shoot from any room, floor or country - Works with iPhone & iPad β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” from anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy

About

360Viewer | Spherical Photo

Features
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View equirectangular 360Β° photos as immersive spherical scenes on iPhone and iPad. Import a panorama from your photo library, then look around naturally using your device’s gyroscope. You can also drag to change direction and pinch to zoom. Imported photos stay available offline and sync between your devices through your private iCloud account. Features: β€’ Immersive 360Β° photo viewing β€’ Gyroscope-based look-around β€’ Drag and pinch controls β€’ Offline local library β€’ Private iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad Version 1.0 supports still images. Sharing features are not included in this release. Terms of Use: https://infinity888.jp/products/360viewer/

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
360Viewer | Spherical Photo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Shutter at none against 360Viewer | Spherical Photo's shown. Remote Shutter also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 360Viewer | Spherical Photo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 360Viewer | Spherical Photo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 8 months, 360Viewer | Spherical Photo weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Remote Shutter versus 360Viewer | Spherical Photo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Shutter360Viewer | Spherical Photo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarInfinity Inc. (Apps)

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

360Viewer | Spherical Photo

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 360Viewer | Spherical Photo free?
360Viewer | Spherical Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or 360Viewer | Spherical Photo have ads?
360Viewer | Spherical Photo shows ads; Remote Shutter does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or 360Viewer | Spherical Photo?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 8 months, and 360Viewer | Spherical Photo weekly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 16, 2026 and 360Viewer | Spherical Photo on October 16, 2026.

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