Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Selfie Stick

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

Head to head
About

Remote Shutter

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
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Turn any two devices into a wireless remote camera system — no internet, no router, no account needed. Just connect and shoot. Remote Shutter uses peer-to-peer technology to link two devices directly. One becomes the camera, the other becomes your remote control with a live monitor. Perfect for group photos, selfies, tripod shots, creative angles, and hands-free photography. NEW — MULTICAM: UP TO FOUR CAMERAS, ONE DIRECTOR - Connect up to four iPhones as cameras and see every angle live in a grid - One synced shutter fires photos or video on every camera at the same instant - Footage collects automatically to the director, time-aligned for editing - Set frame rate, resolution, aspect ratio, HDR and focus for every camera from the director - Interviews, music, sports, dance, unboxings — shoot every angle at once FULL MAC SUPPORT - Use your Mac as the camera: built-in, USB and pro webcams, even your iPhone via Continuity Camera - Switch between every camera connected to your Mac, live from your iPhone - Or flip it: use your Mac's big screen as a director's monitor for your iPhone camera FEATURES - Control your camera from your Apple Watch — trigger the shutter from your wrist - Selfies and group shots on the sharp rear camera — frame yourself from the remote's live preview - Wireless remote shutter from up to 50 feet away - Live camera preview on your remote device - Switch cameras remotely — front/back on iPhone, any connected camera on Mac - Camera flash control - Adjustable photo timer - Record video remotely — choose 24/30/60 fps, 1080p or 4K, aspect ratio and HDR from the remote - Tap to focus on the remote's live preview (Pro) - Works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac - No internet or Wi-Fi network required — direct device-to-device connection (just keep Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on) HOW TO USE 1. Open Remote Shutter on two devices 2. Devices connect automatically via peer-to-peer 3. Choose which device is the camera and which is the remote 4. Start shooting from anywhere in the room! Whether you're directing four iPhones on a music video, shooting products with a pro camera on your Mac, directing from the big screen, or setting up a family photo, Remote Shutter gives you full wireless control of your camera from another device.

About

Selfie Stick

Capture hands-free selfies by simply tilting your head to initiate a countdown. This app automatically snaps a photo after a timed interval, eliminating the need for external accessories.

Highlights
  • Hands-free photo capture
  • Head tilt activation
  • Automatic countdown timer
  • No physical accessory needed
  • Adjustable posing time
Features
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Selfie Stick is the key to taking the best Selfies you've ever taken and you don't need a real selfie stick to use it. Selfie Stick is lets you take photos without using your hands. No need for a physical selfie stick, bluetooth trigger or headphone jack! How it Works: • Set or lean your phone up against something (you can also use a tripod or stand if you have one) • Tilt your head to start the count-down • Your phone will count down and beep each second to give you time to pose for your selfie, then snap a picture automatically

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Selfie Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Shutter and Selfie Stick both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Selfie Stick's written reviews are positive against 37% of Remote Shutter's. Selfie Stick also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 3). On price, rating, 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. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Selfie Stick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Remote Shutter against 3.7 for Selfie Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 71% of Selfie Stick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Selfie Stick every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Shutter versus Selfie Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterSelfie Stick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCFord Davis

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

All ratings71 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative46.0%

Selfie Stick

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Shutter

One-time6
  • Tap to Focus$1.99
  • 4-Camera Multicam$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Torch Control$5.99
  • Video Recording$7.99
  • Pro: All Features$14.99
4 purchases

Selfie Stick

One-time4
  • Wink Detection Feature (permanently unlocked)$0.99
  • Smile Detection Feature Feature (permanently unlocked)$0.99
  • Face Detection Feature (permanently unlocked)$0.99
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  • Set of All Features Features (permanently unlocked)$1.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Selfie Stick free?
Selfie Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Selfie Stick?
Selfie Stick is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Selfie Stick averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or Selfie Stick have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Selfie Stick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Selfie Stick?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Selfie Stick every 9 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Selfie Stick on October 13, 2026.

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