# Remote Shutter vs Selfie Stick

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Selfie Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-stick/id1067672194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Ford Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/619717963) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Selfie Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-stick/id1067672194)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wink Detection Feature (permanently unlocked) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smile Detection Feature Feature (permanently unlocked) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Face Detection Feature (permanently unlocked) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of All Features Features (permanently unlocked) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*