Comparison

Shutter vs SX

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

Head to head
About

Shutter

Test the shutter speeds of your analog cameras using your iPhone. For precise measurements, use with the PhotoPlug accessory. Without it, the app analyzes shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec.

Highlights
  • Test analog camera shutter speeds
  • Use with PhotoPlug accessory for light measurement
  • Analyze shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec
  • Store measurement values in a table
  • Manage multiple cameras and lenses
  • Calculate correction factors for faulty shutters
Features
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With Shutter-Speed you can test the shutter speeds of your analog cameras just with your iPhone. Please note that the full potential of this App is only reached if you use it in combination with the PhotoPlug. The PhotoPlug is an optical sensor which connects to the headphone-jack of your iPhone and enables you to measure the actual amount of light passing through the camera shutter. Please visit www.filmomat.eu for detailed information and for ordering the PhotoPlug. How-To: Point the camera towards a bright light source. Place the PhotoPlug closely behind the camera shutter. Start the measurement and release the shutter. The App automatically analyzes the signal and calculates the shutter speed. All measurement values can be stored into a handy table. Multiple different cameras/lenses can be stored. A correction factor is calculated, which you can use to compensate a faulty shutter speed. For example, if you measure the 1/60s and it turns out to be 1/50s, the App will tell you that the shutter-speed is 1/3 stops too long. This gives rise to a correction factor of -1, indicating that you have to close your aperture by 1/3 f-stop to get a correct exposure. Without PhotoPlug, the App will record the sound of the camera shutter and calculate the shutter speed from that. Please note that this procedure will only give useable results for speeds below 1/30sec. With the PhotoPlug, shutter speeds up to 1/500sec can be measured.

About

SX

This application revolutionizes Bluetooth device control with an intuitive interface and advanced features. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, customize controls, and enjoy secure, reliable connections for audio, smart home, and more.

Highlights
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Multi-device management
  • Customizable control panels
  • Audio equalizers
  • Device search
  • Connection history
  • Secure and reliable
Features
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The SX-70R App allows you to connect and operate your SX-70R camera, providing a smooth user experience and a wealth of features. ■ Connect to the SX-70R camera's built-in manual exposure program for greater creative control. ■ Need a selfie? Now you can use the stable remote control function. ■ The improved UI interface makes your operation smoother and significantly improves stability. ■ A new and improved renaming page has been added, allowing you to customize your camera's name. The SX-70R App gives you a more complete camera experience!

Screenshots

Shutter4 screens
SX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SX at 4.2 against Shutter's 3.5. Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

SX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 50% of SX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter ships an update monthly, SX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shutter versus SX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterSX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilmomat GmbH永民 陆

Customer experience

Shutter

All ratings22 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral5.8%
Negative36.2%

SX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shutter

No in-app purchases

None

SX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter free?
Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SX free?
SX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shutter or SX?
SX is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while SX averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Shutter or SX have ads?
Neither Shutter nor SX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter or SX?
Shutter ships an update monthly, and SX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shutter was updated on October 16, 2026 and SX on September 30, 2026.

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