Comparison

Sinar eShutter Remote vs FUJIFILM XApp

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

FUJIFILM XApp

Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your Fujifilm camera to your smartphone or tablet. Remotely control your camera, back up settings, and sync data. Automatically summarize your shooting activities into a diary for skill improvement.

Highlights
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Remote camera control
  • Camera settings backup/restore
  • Date, time, and location sync
  • Firmware updates
  • Shooting activity diary
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FUJIFILM XApp is an app. provided by Fujifilm Corporation. Once users pair a Fujifilm digital camera with their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®, they can transfer captured images and movies to their smartphone or tablet, control the camera remotely, backup and restore camera settings, synchronize date, time, and location, and update firmware. The Wi-Fi function of smartphones or tablets is also used for transferring captured images and videos, and updating firmware. In addition, by signing in to Fujifilm's network service, daily shooting activities using the camera can be automatically summarized in a diary format. This service is useful for reviewing their photographic activities and improving their photographic skills. [Compatible Cameras] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ Please upgrade the camera with the latest firmware. Please refer to the URL below to download the firmware: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/ [Compatible OS] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ [Supported languages] English(US), English(UK), Japanese/日本語, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Turkish/Türkçe, Simplified Chinese/中文简, Russian/Русский, Korean/한국, Thai/ไทย, Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia [Note] The FUJIFILM XApp uses the GPS function of the smartphone/tablet continuously in the background, which may consume a large amount of battery power in your smartphone/tablet. To reduce battery consumption, please go to "Settings" of FUJIFILM XApp and set the "Location synchronization interval" to a longer interval. [How to use] For detailed operations, please refer to the "Guide" found within this app. * The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license. * iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. * IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. * Wi-Fi® is registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Screenshots

Sinar eShutter Remote4 screens
FUJIFILM XApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FUJIFILM XApp at 4.1 against Sinar eShutter Remote's 1.0. FUJIFILM XApp also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). Sinar eShutter Remote's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FUJIFILM XApp holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FUJIFILM XApp has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Sinar eShutter Remote's written reviews are positive against 16% of FUJIFILM XApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sinar eShutter Remote ships an update every 12 months, FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sinar eShutter Remote versus FUJIFILM XApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSinar eShutter RemoteFUJIFILM XApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Camera AGFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Sinar eShutter Remote

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

FUJIFILM XApp

All ratings3,274 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews952 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative70.8%

Bugs and requests

Sinar eShutter Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FUJIFILM XApp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to reconnect Bluetooth after camera power cycle
  • Time synchronization issues with camera
  • Incompatible with older camera models
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Implement landscape orientation support for iPads
  • Allow customization of camera appearance in the app
  • Improve background connectivity and location tracking
  • Add option to select photo transfer destination (e.g., cloud storage)

In-app purchases

None

Sinar eShutter Remote

No in-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM XApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sinar eShutter Remote free?
Sinar eShutter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FUJIFILM XApp free?
FUJIFILM XApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sinar eShutter Remote or FUJIFILM XApp?
FUJIFILM XApp is rated higher. Sinar eShutter Remote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FUJIFILM XApp averages 4.1 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Sinar eShutter Remote or FUJIFILM XApp have ads?
Neither Sinar eShutter Remote nor FUJIFILM XApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sinar eShutter Remote or FUJIFILM XApp?
Sinar eShutter Remote ships an update every 12 months, and FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sinar eShutter Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and FUJIFILM XApp on October 16, 2026.

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