Camera Plus vs Remote Shutter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
“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
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Camera Plus | Remote Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (138 ratings) | 3.6 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews — better | 36.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | 71 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Delight Technologies Pvt. Ltd | Security Union LLC |
Customer experience
Camera Plus
Remote Shutter
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
Camera Plus
- Privacy Lock$0.99
- Love-tale Overlays Pack$0.99
- Classic Filter Pack$0.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- LightStreaks Pack$0.99
Remote Shutter
- Tap to Focus$1.99
- 4-Camera Multicam$4.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Torch Control$5.99
- Video Recording$7.99
- Pro: All Features$14.99
Questions
Is Camera Plus free?
Is Remote Shutter free?
Which has better reviews, Camera Plus or Remote Shutter?
Do Camera Plus or Remote Shutter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Camera Plus or Remote Shutter?
Other comparisons















