# Smart Trigger vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against Smart Trigger's 1.0. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%) and ratings volume (976 vs 1). Smart Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) 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+ Canon Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Smart Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 976 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+ Canon Camera Remote's.

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Trigger | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877/reviews) | **[4.5 (976 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **976** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| 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+ Canon Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

Control your Canon camera remotely for stunning photos and videos. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing, GPS tagging, and advanced exposure tools. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional shots.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Add GPS location to photos, Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras), Exposure bracketing and BULB support, Intervalometer for time-lapses, Optimized for low battery usage

**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
- 👍 Great features
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🚀 Impressive developer responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain camera models
- Dropped connections
- Inconsistent performance
- Shutter mode resets to continuous
- No video mode support

**Requested features**

- Remote video control
- Direct camera gallery access
- Ability to delete photos from app
- Landscape mode
- Customizable exposure bracketing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Trigger free?

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

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

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

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

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 976 ratings.

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

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

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

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 30, 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.*