# Smart Trigger vs Remote Shutter

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Shutter at 3.6 against Smart Trigger's 1.0. Remote Shutter also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (71 vs 1). Smart Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 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 37% of Remote Shutter's.

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Shutter every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Trigger | Remote Shutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877/reviews) | **[3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **36.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satechi](https://appshunter.io/developer/587891882) | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) |

## 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


### Remote Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861)

Transform two devices into a wireless camera system without internet or Wi-Fi. Control your camera remotely with a live preview, perfect for group shots, selfies, and creative photography.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote shutter up to 50 feet, Live camera preview, Remote camera and flash control, Adjustable photo timer, Remote video recording, Direct device-to-device connection

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap to Focus | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4-Camera Multicam | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Torch Control | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Recording | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro: All Features | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Trigger free?

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

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

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

Remote Shutter is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Shutter averages 3.6 from 71 ratings.

### Do Smart Trigger or Remote Shutter have ads?

Neither Smart Trigger nor Remote Shutter shows ads.

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

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Shutter every 6 days. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on October 22, 2026 and Remote Shutter on October 21, 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.*