Comparison

Panasonic Image App vs BT Shutter

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

Head to head
About

Panasonic Image App

Control your Wi-Fi-compatible Panasonic camera remotely from your smartphone. Shoot, view, and transfer photos and videos, and upload them to social media. Adds location data and enables continuous connection with Bluetooth-enabled cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and camera operation
  • Live View on smartphone
  • Playback recorded photos and videos
  • Copy media to smartphone
  • Upload to SNS sites
  • Apply location information
  • Automatic image transfer
Features
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“Panasonic Image App” is an application that makes it possible to use your smartphone to remotely control the shooting and playback functions of a Wi-Fi-compatible digital camera/digital video camera, and to perform upload operations to SNS (Social Networking Service) sites. The following major functions are available with this application. ・You can watch the same image as on the Live View screen of your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone, and control shooting and other camera operations as with a wireless remote controller. (*1) ・You can play back still pictures and videos recorded using your digital camera/digital video camera on your smartphone. (*2) (*3) You can also copy them to your smartphone, and upload them to SNS sites. (*3) Additional functions for digital cameras ・This app allows you to implement continuous connection with a digital camera that has Bluetooth function and make Wi-Fi connections and perform remote operation just with your smart phone. It also allows you to apply location information to recorded images and easily perform automatic transfer of images.(*4) ・You can make settings to automatically transfer still pictures recorded with your digital camera to your smartphone. ・You can add location information acquired with your smartphone to pictures recorded using your digital camera. (*1) With DMC-SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS35/ZS45, it is not possible to remotely record videos from a smartphone. (*2) With DMC-FT5/GF6/LF1/SZ8/SZ9/SZ10/TS5/TZ37/TZ40/TZ41/TZ55/TZ56/TZ57/TZ58/ZS27/ZS30/ZS35/ZS45, it is only possible to play back still pictures. (*3) Not supported on HC-X1000. (*4) This function can only be used with devices that support Bluetooth 4.0 or above (Bluetooth low energy technology). [Compatible Operating Systems]   iOS 16 – 26 [Notes] ・Bluetooth function can only be used with smart phones equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and above (Bluetooth low energy technology). ・When using the location information recording function, note that high accuracy location information cannot be acquired with the iPod touch or the Wi-Fi version of the iPad that is not equipped with a GPS sensor. ・When using an iPhone or iPad that is equipped with a GPS sensor, be aware that continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・In order to use the SNS upload functions or the Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonic’s LUMIX CLUB (free of charge). ・Continued use of GPS/Bluetooth running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ・The function to transfer images to an AV device can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.7 and later) ・The function to delete images can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.15 and later) ・The function of "Home Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later) ・The function of "Baby Monitor" can no longer be used. (Version 1.10.19 and later)

About

BT Shutter

Control your phone's camera remotely with this Bluetooth accessory. It allows for hands-free photo and video capture, zooming, and camera switching, enhancing your photography experience.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Video recording
  • Zoom in/out
  • Switch camera
  • Increase visual field
  • Better photo effects
Features
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This is a multifunctional bluetooth ancillary camera equipment -Bluetooth selfie monopod, and it has broken the mode of traditional  photograph way, increase the visual field, better photo effects than before .By the Bluetooth selfie monopod  applied to apple device, come ture unique photograph mode.With this device, you can take a photo at the desired angle.Take more easy and happy. Compatibility: iOS7.0+ mobile devices with Bluetooth 3.0 technology Support Devices: iTouch5, iPhone4S/5/5s/5C/6/6 Plus/6S/6S Plus/7/7 Plus or later iPad2/new iPad/iPad mini /iPad Air or later Features: Make a video Zoom in Zoom out Change the Camera Remote camera Increase more visual field Prefer photo effects

Screenshots

Panasonic Image App4 screens
BT Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic Image App at 4.2 against BT Shutter's 1.7. Panasonic Image App also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 29) and review sentiment (17% vs 5%). BT Shutter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Panasonic Image App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panasonic Image App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Panasonic Image App's written reviews are positive against 5% of BT Shutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, BT Shutter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Panasonic Image App versus BT Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic Image AppBT Shutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.5K ratings) — better1.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better29
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Holdings Corporation成 林

Customer experience

Panasonic Image App

All ratings3,455 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral11.6%
Negative71.0%

BT Shutter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive17.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.8%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative87.1%

Bugs and requests

Panasonic Image App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Inability to connect to camera
  • Crashes when transferring photos/videos
  • Incorrect metadata on transferred files
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update UI for modern devices
  • Improve connectivity and stability
  • Add full screen mode for monitoring
  • Allow deleting photos from the app
  • Support for RAW file transfer
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  • Improve video transfer capabilities

BT Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic Image App

No in-app purchases

None

BT Shutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panasonic Image App free?
Panasonic Image App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BT Shutter free?
BT Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panasonic Image App or BT Shutter?
Panasonic Image App is rated higher. Panasonic Image App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while BT Shutter averages 1.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Panasonic Image App or BT Shutter have ads?
Neither Panasonic Image App nor BT Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic Image App or BT Shutter?
Panasonic Image App ships an update every 4 months, and BT Shutter every 5 months. Most recently, Panasonic Image App was updated on October 14, 2026 and BT Shutter on October 9, 2026.

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