# PhotoPills vs ShutterCount Pro Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoPills at 4.7 against ShutterCount Pro Mobile's 3.8. PhotoPills also leads on price ($10.99 vs $19.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PhotoPills costs $10.99 and ShutterCount Pro Mobile $19.99 up front. ShutterCount Pro Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoPills asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 78% of ShutterCount Pro Mobile's.

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, ShutterCount Pro Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | ShutterCount Pro Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$10.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #83 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### ShutterCount Pro Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634)

This app reads the shutter count directly from compatible Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, saving service center trips and verifying if a pre-owned item is truly new. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

**Highlights:** Reads shutter count from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, USB or image file reading, Unlimited readings, Wear indicator and shutter life percentage, History logging in CSV format, Live View and electronic shutter counters, Graphing and shutter life forecasting

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShutterCount Pro Mobile free?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or ShutterCount Pro Mobile?

PhotoPills is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ShutterCount Pro Mobile averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or ShutterCount Pro Mobile have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor ShutterCount Pro Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoPills or ShutterCount Pro Mobile?

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and ShutterCount Pro Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on November 6, 2026 and ShutterCount Pro Mobile on November 2, 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.*