# ShutterSnitch vs CloudTether

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShutterSnitch at 60% against CloudTether's 0%. ShutterSnitch also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). CloudTether's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShutterSnitch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CloudTether sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShutterSnitch holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShutterSnitch has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ShutterSnitch's written reviews are positive against 0% of CloudTether's.

ShutterSnitch ships an update every 6 days, CloudTether every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShutterSnitch | CloudTether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttersnitch/id364176211/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 55 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2ndNature](https://appshunter.io/developer/364176214) | [CLOUDCONCUR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888897553) |

## What reviewers say

### ShutterSnitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttersnitch/id364176211)

Wirelessly transfer images from your camera to your iOS device. Analyze photo metadata, edit images non-destructively, and organize shoots. Share your work easily with built-in export options.

**Highlights:** Wireless image transfer, Metadata analysis and editing, Non-destructive image editing, Album organization, Resizing and watermarking, Direct export to cloud services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features & Updates | $2.99 | per month |
| All Features & Updates | $29.99 | per year |
| tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Video Playback Add-On | $4.99 | one-time |
| tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Image Adjustments | $8.99 | one-time |
| Metadata Editor | $8.99 | one-time |
| tip | $11.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Tip | $799.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast transfers from camera to phone
- 👍 Useful for events and social media
- 🚀 Seamless wireless workflow
- 👍 Powerful features like rating, captioning, and metadata control
- 👍 Integrates with various file storage and sharing services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with certain cameras
- 💡 Lack of basic image editing tools
- 💰 Subscription model considered expensive by some
- 🔧 Complex setup process, requires technical knowledge
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs reported

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CloudTether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049)

Transform your mobile device into a professional camera tethering solution. Wirelessly or via USB, it captures and instantly transfers full-resolution photos to cloud services or your phone, eliminating the need for laptops or card readers.

**Highlights:** Direct photo transfer to cloud services, Wireless and USB tethering, Full-resolution RAW + JPEG support, Selective photo sending via star ratings, Multi-camera support, FTP/SFTP server integration, Geotagging for photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudTether | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShutterSnitch free?

ShutterSnitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudTether free?

CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShutterSnitch or CloudTether?

ShutterSnitch is rated higher. ShutterSnitch averages 2.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while CloudTether averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ShutterSnitch or CloudTether have ads?

Neither ShutterSnitch nor CloudTether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShutterSnitch or CloudTether?

ShutterSnitch ships an update every 6 days, and CloudTether every 2 days. Most recently, ShutterSnitch was updated on November 1, 2026 and CloudTether on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*