Comparison

Sinar eShutter Remote vs Obscura

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

Head to head
About

Sinar eShutter Remote

Control your Sinar eShutter system remotely with this application. It mirrors all functionalities available in the desktop versions for Mac and Windows, offering a convenient way to manage your equipment.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Sinar eShutter
  • Replicates desktop application actions
  • Compatible with Mac and Windows desktop apps
  • Convenient system management
Features
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Sinar eShutter Remote is the comfortable remote control for the Sinar eShutter system. It replicates all actions, that are possible with the desktop applications Sinar eShutter Control for Mac and Sinar eShutter Control for Windows. These desktop applications can be downloaded from the Sinar Photography AG homepage (http://www.sinar.swiss/downloads). Setup and instructions are included in the download package of the desktop application.

About

Obscura

This camera app offers advanced manual controls and professional formats like ProRAW for enhanced photo and video capture. Its intuitive design and tactile interface allow for precise adjustments, while features like focus peaking and histograms aid in achieving stunning results.

Highlights
  • Manual exposure, focus, and white balance controls
  • ProRAW, RAW, HEIC, and JPEG capture formats
  • Live filters and multiple aspect ratios
  • Histogram, focus peaking, and exposure clipping highlights
  • Integrated photo library with editing and sharing
  • Video and Live Photo capture
Features
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Obscura V is a camera app packed full of features to help you take incredible photos. Obscura pairs a stunning design with intuitive controls that make taking photos a delight. — Over its 10+ years on the App Store, Obscura has been featured numerous times around the world, including as Editors’ Choice and App of the Day. — Design Obscura squeezes a bunch of powerful features into simple controls anyone can master. The interface balances aesthetics, ergonomics, and intuitiveness. You won’t want to use anything else. Controls can be reached with one thumb, and gestures and haptics combine to create a tactile experience that lets you stay focused on your subject. — Capture Modes & Formats Obscura captures photos, videos, Live Photos, and portraits. Photos can be captured in RAW, ProRAW, HEIC, and JPEG (on supported devices, see http://obscura.camera/compatibility). Capture images in multiple different aspect ratios, or apply filters live in camera for a wide variety of styles. — Camera Settings Obscura gives you control over exposure, focus, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and flash, with intuitive controls that make you feel in control of your device’s camera. — Live Filters Obscura includes a bunch of great filters to give your photos instant style but you can also create your own and use them live in-camera. It’s very cool and very powerful. — View Options Obscura lets you display a grid, a spirit level, a histogram, focus peaking, a focus loupe, and exposure clipping highlights to help you understand every detail of what you’re shooting. — Photo Library Obscura has its own interface for browsing, rating, editing, and sharing images, but it’s fully integrated with your system photo library, so images captured with Obscura are available everywhere. — Obscura Ultra Obscura is free to use, with an annual subscription for premium features. See http://obscura.camera/ultra for full details. — I hope you love using Obscura as much as I’ve loved designing and building it. If you do, please consider subscribing to Ultra, leaving a review, or just sharing with a friend. All the best, Ben ———— Privacy Policy: http://obscura.camera/privacy Terms of use: http://obscura.camera/terms

Screenshots

Sinar eShutter Remote4 screens
Obscura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Obscura at 4.0 against Sinar eShutter Remote's 1.0. Obscura also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (266 vs 1). Sinar eShutter Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18). On price, ads and device support 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. Obscura sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Sinar eShutter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Obscura holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Obscura has 266 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sinar eShutter Remote's written reviews are positive against 52% of Obscura's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sinar eShutter Remote ships an update every 12 months, Obscura every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sinar eShutter Remote versus Obscura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSinar eShutter RemoteObscura
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (266 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews51.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1266 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Camera AGBen McCarthy

Customer experience

Sinar eShutter Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Obscura

All ratings266 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

Sinar eShutter Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Obscura

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to use Pro Raw mode
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between lenses
  • Manual settings randomly resetting
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Freezing and black screen issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save custom camera settings
  • Variable zoom function in pro mode
  • Separate manual control for exposure and ISO
  • Dedicated selfie button
  • Live audio capture for Live Photos

In-app purchases

None

Sinar eShutter Remote

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Obscura

Subscriptions4
  • Obscura Ultra - Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Obscura Ultra - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Obscura Ultra7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Obscura Ultra Upgrade1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Obscura Ultra - One Time$74.99

Questions

Is Sinar eShutter Remote free?
Sinar eShutter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obscura free?
Obscura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sinar eShutter Remote or Obscura?
Obscura is rated higher. Sinar eShutter Remote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Obscura averages 4.0 from 266 ratings.
Do Sinar eShutter Remote or Obscura have ads?
Neither Sinar eShutter Remote nor Obscura shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sinar eShutter Remote or Obscura?
Sinar eShutter Remote ships an update every 12 months, and Obscura every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sinar eShutter Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Obscura on October 16, 2026.

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