# Smart Trigger vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at 4.4 against Smart Trigger's 1.0. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Smart Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Smart Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Smart Trigger's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's.

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Trigger | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satechi](https://appshunter.io/developer/587891882) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877)

Control your compatible DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone. Offers modes for regular shots, long exposures, and time-lapses, allowing for advanced photography techniques up to 50 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter release, Timed photography tasks, Delay starting moment, Manage exposure time, Set shooting interval, Control up to 50 ft away, Regular, Manual, and Timed Shot modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148)

Control your Sony, Canon, or Fujifilm camera remotely to capture stunning photos. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, GPS tagging, and advanced exposure tools. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, real estate, and astrophotography.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Wireless and USB connectivity, Photo browsing and download, GPS location tagging, Exposure bracketing, Intervalometer and focus bracketing, Composition guides

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Consistent performance
- 💡 Useful features like intervalometer and focus bracketing
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (lag, freezing)
- ⚠️ Subscription model for full functionality
- ⚠️ Requires access to entire photo library
- ⚠️ Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure bracketing not working as expected
- Inability to download stored photos from camera
- Incompatibility with certain Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- Ability to control focus point
- Option to disable automatic image preview
- Support for RAW file format
- Improved compatibility with newer Sony camera models
- Landscape mode UI orientation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Trigger free?

Smart Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Trigger or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Smart Trigger or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Smart Trigger nor Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Trigger or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on October 30, 2026.

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