Remote Shutter vs Wristcam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Wristcam
This app enables video calls, voice calls, and live video messaging directly from your Apple Watch, offering a new way to communicate. It also allows for quick video capture and sharing, even without your phone nearby. For device owners, it provides full management and media access.
- Video calls on Apple Watch
- Voice calls on Apple Watch
- Live video messaging
- Quick video capture and share
- Device management and media import
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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The only communication app that gives you absolute freedom with your Apple Watch! Video calls, voice calls, and live video messaging are available on your phone and watch today, no additional hardware is required! It's the must-have app for every watch owner and anyone who has friends with the apple watch and wants to be able to connect at any time. Wristcam now allows you to make and receive video and audio calls from your iPhone or Apple Watch, watchOS7.0 or later is required. Integrated with some of the new exciting features supported on WatchOS9: - Native VOIP support for audio calls - Quickly shoot a video from your Watch and share it using the newly available share screen (integrates to Messages and email). No Wristcam? Just share your invite using the native share screen. For Wristcam device owners, this app will let you also manage the device (setup, connect, import full quality media, perform upgrades, and more) through the following tabs: - News - videos and content that will help you make the most of your Wristcam experience - Gallery - a preview of media on the device and access to the full quality media, including the option to quickly import and share. - Edit - run quick edits on your photo before sharing - Setup & maintenance, including the option to export high-quality media directly to your photos app. From runners to surfers to parents and more Wristcam lets you quickly capture and share moments live, even without a phone. Voice-powered with Siri Shortcuts and custom complications powering the capture experience. The wrist is the final frontier for the most personal video experiences. Apple Watch x Wristcam brings this dream to life. There is nothing like it. Not one, two cameras. Massively Liberating and only 22 grams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wristcam at none against Remote Shutter's 6. Wristcam also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Wristcam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wristcam holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 43 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 33% of Wristcam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Wristcam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Shutter | Wristcam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) | 3.9 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Security Union LLC | ENDLESS TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
Customer experience
Remote Shutter
Wristcam
In-app purchases
Remote Shutter
- 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
Wristcam
No in-app purchases
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