Comparison

ShutterSnitch vs THE Tether

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

Head to head
About

ShutterSnitch

Wirelessly transfer photos from your camera to your iOS device. Analyze image settings against custom rules and receive instant warnings. Edit, organize, and share your images with advanced tools and multiple cloud integrations.

Highlights
  • Wireless image transfer from various camera cards and Wi-Fi enabled cameras
  • Real-time analysis of image settings with customizable rule-based warnings
  • Non-destructive photo editing with adjustments for color, exposure, and more
  • Advanced metadata editing with presets and code replacement
  • Organize photos into albums and lock private ones
  • Resize and watermark photos before sharing via multiple cloud services
  • Geo-tagging of photos
Features
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ShutterSnitch is subscription based. With a subscription you get access to all features and updates. The first week is *free* so you can verify that things work with your specific camera or wi-fi card. Wirelessly transfer images to your iOS device from an Eye-Fi, Transcend Wi-Fi, Toshiba FlashAir, PQI Air, or ez Share card, GoPro HERO, Fujifilm cameras with built-in Wi-Fi, PTP/IP enabled device (such as the Nikon WU / D750 / Z7 or Canon EOS 5D Mark IV / 6D / 70D / M3 / EOS R) or a Canon, Nikon or other filetransmitter that supports uploading to an FTP server over your wireless network. When a JPEG arrives, ShutterSnitch analyzes shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, and light level and warns you if anything differs from the rules you've set up. You now have a large preview screen that you can browse, pinch, zoom, and evaluate seconds after snapping your picture. In a studio environment it's now easy to share shoots with crew and models. More fun and less juggling cards, adapters, and cables! Please note: A large part of the magic of the wireless delivery lies in the setup of the devices outside of the ShutterSnitch app. For older FTP systems, be prepared to spend more than just a couple of minutes on this initial setup. Features: • Works with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. • Full Retina & Retina HD display support. • Crop, straighten, and adjust colors in the sRGB color space (temperature & tint, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, blacks, clarity, vibrance, and saturation). All edits are non-destructive, so you can always fine-tune or revert to the original photo. • Advanced metadata editing with presets and Code Replace. • Slideshow function with Ken Burns effect. • Arrange your shoots in albums. • Lock private albums. • Resize and/or watermark photos before sharing them via e-mail, Dropbox, Flickr, FTP, WebDAV, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, SmugMug, or Zenfolio. • Large scale histograms (RGB,R,G,B). • Visible and/or audible warnings. • Map integration. Geo-tag JPEG photos automatically or manually. • Highlight warnings. • Add a caption and byline to the photos by tapping and holding the currently displayed full image. • Custom username, password, and port for the built-in FTP and WebDAV servers. • Receive files directly from one or more Eye-Fi cards. • Receive photos from your GoPro HERO, Transcend Wi-Fi, Toshiba FlashAir, PQI Air, or ez Share card/adapter as you shoot them or import files from the card manually. *Note for GoPro cameras in burst or time-laps mode*: Photos can only be retrieved once the camera exits the mode. • Supports receiving and importing photos via PTP/IP. For example from Nikon WU transmitters, D750 / D850 / Z7 / Z9 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV / 6D / 70D / M3 / EOS R. • Supports receiving photos from Panasonic cameras that work with their LUMIX LINK app such as the GH3 and GH4. (Not the 'Image App' or 'LUMIX Sync' apps, so DMC-G7 and DC-G9M2 are not supported.) • Supports Sony α1, α7 IV & V, α7R IV, and NEX cameras. • Supports Fujifilm cameras with built-in Wi-Fi such as X100T, X-M1, GFX100, and X-T2. • Supports Canon PowerShot G16 and other Canon cameras that work with their CameraWindow app. • AirDrop export. • Bonjour support for easy discovery in your Bonjour enabled applications. ShutterSnitch can also be used as a regular image browser if you simply transfer the pictures from your computer through an FTP client. Subscription payments ($2.99 monthly or $29.99 yearly) are charged through your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and are auto-renewed. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Renewal can be turned off 24-hours before the end of the current period in your Account Settings in the App Store. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://2ndnaturesoftware.com/privacypolicy

About

THE Tether

Instantly review and manage photos wirelessly from your camera on your mobile device. This app facilitates a fast on-set workflow for photographers, allowing for image rating, RAW file matching, and organized export.

Highlights
  • Wireless JPG review while shooting
  • Support for Nikon, Sony, Canon cameras
  • Session-based photo management
  • Fullscreen review and rating
  • RAW matching and download
  • Export JPG and RAW files
Features
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THE Tether brings wireless tethering and on-set photo review from compatible Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras to Mac, iPhone and iPad. • JPG Only, JPG+RAW, RAW Only and Rated RAW modes • Sessions, filmstrip, full-screen review and ratings • Download matching RAW files for rated photos when available on the card • Recover supported missed captures after a connection interruption • Camera Import, Live View, remote shutter and settings on supported cameras • Export selected JPG/RAW files and XMP rating metadata • Connect up to four cameras, with one active Live View Mac adds Loupe, comparison and Second Display. Mobile controls and layouts differ. Connect the camera and app device to the same Wi-Fi router or smartphone hotspot. A 5GHz router is recommended. Features depend on protocol, firmware, authentication, camera capabilities, card contents and network conditions. Not every camera supports every feature. Premium offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. A seven-day free trial depends on the available offer and your eligibility. Check the local price, period and terms displayed by the App Store before purchase. Unless cancelled, a trial renews at the displayed price. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account and use Restore Purchases to recover existing access. THE Tether is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Nikon, Canon or Sony. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dune-pixie-e84.notion.site/THE-tether-Privacy-Policy-3601d408edd98090b797f608872b583c

Screenshots

ShutterSnitch4 screens
THE Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: THE Tether at freemium against ShutterSnitch's subscription. THE Tether also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%). ShutterSnitch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ShutterSnitch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and THE Tether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShutterSnitch ships an update every 6 days, THE Tether weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShutterSnitch versus THE Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterSnitchTHE Tether
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2ndNatureharyun song

Customer experience

ShutterSnitch

All ratings65 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative52.3%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative33.0%

THE Tether

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

ShutterSnitch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to certain cameras
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Issues with saving and transferring images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file formats and HEIF images
  • Improve wireless tethering capabilities
  • Integrate with more photo editing apps
  • Provide better instructions and documentation
  • Offer a one-time purchase option alongside subscription

THE Tether

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ShutterSnitch

Subscriptions2
  • All Features & Updates7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Features & Updates7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • tip$2.99
  • Video Playback Add-On$4.99
  • tip$6.99
Show 4 more
  • Image Adjustments$8.99
  • Metadata Editor$8.99
  • tip$11.99
  • The Ultimate Tip$799.99
2 purchases

THE Tether

Subscriptions2
  • THE tether Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • THE tether Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is ShutterSnitch free?
ShutterSnitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THE Tether free?
THE Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShutterSnitch or THE Tether have ads?
Neither ShutterSnitch nor THE Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShutterSnitch or THE Tether?
ShutterSnitch ships an update every 6 days, and THE Tether weekly. Most recently, ShutterSnitch was updated on October 24, 2026 and THE Tether on October 25, 2026.

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