Comparison

Camera Plus vs Remote Shutter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camera Plus

This app allows you to take photos and videos remotely using another device, ensuring you're always in the shot. It also offers advanced macro photography, cinematic video features, and various editing tools.

Highlights
  • Remote photo and video capture with AirSnap
  • Brilliant macro photography mode
  • Apple Watch integration for camera control
  • Cinematic video with Focus Shift
  • Brightness control (Lumy)
  • Photo filters and auto-enhancement
  • Private photo and video folder
Features
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“Everyone loves you and you’re never in any of the pictures. That last part is about to change... Camera Plus with AirSnap” - The Next Web Have you ever been left out of group captures with friends and family just because you had to be behind the camera? You’re now covered with the best photo and video app that puts you in front of the camera and in total control! The original Camera Plus comes with AirSnap, an easy and intuitive way to remote control the capture of photos and videos. The app also specializes in shooting brilliant macro photos and is compatible with Apple Watch too! AIRSNAP - MAGICAL REMOTE CONTROLLED PHOTOGRAPHY: ‘AirSnap’ is a feature with which you can remote control an iPhone or iPad using another to capture photos and videos wirelessly. Simply pair and instantly get to trigger the capture of photos and videos using any 2 iOS devices like iPhone, iPad and now Apple Watch. This is perfect for family gatherings, friendly outings, group selfies, wildlife & landscape photography and more.   BRILLIANT MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY: Love capturing stunning close-up shots of raindrops, flowers and butterflies? With Macro Focus mode, instantly shoot pro-like macro photos that carry amazing detail.   CAMERA PLUS ON APPLE WATCH: Camera Plus on Apple Watch takes photo and video capturing to the next level with easy access to features like:  • Photo capture • Video recording • Choice of front and back camera • Flash • Countdown timer • Instant preview after capture • Live Preview when capturing   CINEMATIC AND BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS: Camera Plus comes with ‘Focus Shift’ to capture videos like a pro. This feature allows you to focus in and out of desired subjects during recording to give that cinematic effect for perspective. Camera Plus also gives you the option to capture videos in 480p and 720p for reduced file sizes! OTHER FEATURES:   • LUMY – A slider for instant brightness control for photos and videos • HDR & PHOTO FILTERS – Beautiful array of filters for memorable pics • PHOTO CAPTIONS – Apply text on photos in a variety of fonts and colors • ‘PIX’D – One touch auto photo enhancement • EASY IMAGE EDITING – Adjust the Color, Temp. etc. to make images perfect • PRIVATE FOLDER – Lock photos and videos away from prying eyes   iPAD FEATURES:   • SOFT FLASH/CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTON PLACEMENT: These are must-have features for the iPad!   * © 2014, Global Delight Technologies Pvt. Ltd. AirSnap is a registered Trademark

About

Remote Shutter

Transform two devices into a wireless camera system without internet or Wi-Fi. Control your camera remotely with a live preview, perfect for group shots, selfies, and creative photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shutter up to 50 feet
  • Live camera preview
  • Remote camera and flash control
  • Adjustable photo timer
  • Remote video recording
  • Direct device-to-device connection
Features
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Turn any two devices into a wireless remote camera system — no internet, no router, no account needed. Just connect and shoot. Remote Shutter uses peer-to-peer technology to link two devices directly. One becomes the camera, the other becomes your remote control with a live monitor. Perfect for group photos, selfies, tripod shots, creative angles, and hands-free photography. NEW — MULTICAM: UP TO FOUR CAMERAS, ONE DIRECTOR - Connect up to four iPhones as cameras and see every angle live in a grid - One synced shutter fires photos or video on every camera at the same instant - Footage collects automatically to the director, time-aligned for editing - Set frame rate, resolution, aspect ratio, HDR and focus for every camera from the director - Interviews, music, sports, dance, unboxings — shoot every angle at once FULL MAC SUPPORT - Use your Mac as the camera: built-in, USB and pro webcams, even your iPhone via Continuity Camera - Switch between every camera connected to your Mac, live from your iPhone - Or flip it: use your Mac's big screen as a director's monitor for your iPhone camera FEATURES - Control your camera from your Apple Watch — trigger the shutter from your wrist - Selfies and group shots on the sharp rear camera — frame yourself from the remote's live preview - Wireless remote shutter from up to 50 feet away - Live camera preview on your remote device - Switch cameras remotely — front/back on iPhone, any connected camera on Mac - Camera flash control - Adjustable photo timer - Record video remotely — choose 24/30/60 fps, 1080p or 4K, aspect ratio and HDR from the remote - Tap to focus on the remote's live preview (Pro) - Works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac - No internet or Wi-Fi network required — direct device-to-device connection (just keep Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on) HOW TO USE 1. Open Remote Shutter on two devices 2. Devices connect automatically via peer-to-peer 3. Choose which device is the camera and which is the remote 4. Start shooting from anywhere in the room! Whether you're directing four iPhones on a music video, shooting products with a pro camera on your Mac, directing from the big screen, or setting up a family photo, Remote Shutter gives you full wireless control of your camera from another device.

Screenshots

Camera Plus4 screens
Remote Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote Shutter at Free against Camera Plus's $2.99. Remote Shutter also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Camera Plus's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Remote Shutter is free to download; Camera Plus costs $2.99 up front. Camera Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 71 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Camera Plus's written reviews are positive against 37% of Remote Shutter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Plus ships an update monthly, Remote Shutter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Plus versus Remote Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera PlusRemote Shutter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (138 ratings)3.6 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings138 — better71
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Delight Technologies Pvt. LtdSecurity Union LLC

Customer experience

Camera Plus

All ratings138 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews408 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative39.7%

Remote Shutter

All ratings71 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative46.0%

Bugs and requests

Camera Plus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unreliable connection between devices
  • Video recording stops unexpectedly
  • Macro mode not working as expected
  • Crashes on newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for 4K video recording
  • Improved remote control functionality
  • Ability to use phone's different camera lenses
  • Timer option for remote shutter

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Camera Plus

One-time4
  • Privacy Lock$0.99
  • Love-tale Overlays Pack$0.99
  • Classic Filter Pack$0.99
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  • LightStreaks Pack$0.99
6 purchases

Remote Shutter

One-time6
  • Tap to Focus$1.99
  • 4-Camera Multicam$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Torch Control$5.99
  • Video Recording$7.99
  • Pro: All Features$14.99

Questions

Is Camera Plus free?
Camera Plus costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Plus or Remote Shutter?
Remote Shutter is rated higher. Camera Plus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Remote Shutter averages 3.6 from 71 ratings.
Do Camera Plus or Remote Shutter have ads?
Neither Camera Plus nor Remote Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Plus or Remote Shutter?
Camera Plus ships an update monthly, and Remote Shutter every 6 days. Most recently, Camera Plus was updated on October 18, 2026 and Remote Shutter on October 8, 2026.

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