# Camera Plus vs Remote Shutter

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Plus | Remote Shutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-frame-the-moments/id330803072/reviews) | **[3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Delight Technologies Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/307372311) | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-frame-the-moments/id330803072)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Privacy Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-tale Overlays Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| LightStreaks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great remote camera control
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful features like pause/resume video recording
- 🔍 Good macro photography capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 🔒 No support for newer phone features like macro lens
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High storage usage

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Remote Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap to Focus | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4-Camera Multicam | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Torch Control | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Recording | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro: All Features | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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