Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Dragonframe Tether

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

Dragonframe Tether

Transform your iOS device into a professional camera for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview to your computer, control camera settings, and capture high-quality images directly. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as capture source
  • Live video preview on desktop
  • Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance
  • Capture JPG or DNG images
  • Direct image transfer to computer
Features
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Use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a capture source in Dragonframe 4 stop motion animation software. Instructions: 1. Connect your iOS device to your computer via a USB cable. 2. Launch Dragonframe software on the computer. 3. Launch DF Tether on your device. Dragonframe will automatically detect it and connect to it. Once connected: * Dragonframe will show a video preview using the iOS camera. * You can control shutter speed, ISO, focus and white balance. * Capture JPG or DNG images directly to the computer. (The specific functionality varies by camera.) NOTE: Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a macOS, Windows, or Linux desktop system. Dragonframe 4 is a separate purchase, and not included with this app. See http://www.dragonframe.com for more details. NOTE: Windows users must install iTunes.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Dragonframe Tether3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dragonframe Tether at 4.2 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. Dragonframe Tether also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dragonframe Tether holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dragonframe Tether's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Shutter versus Dragonframe Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterDragonframe Tether
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCDZED Systems LLC

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Dragonframe Tether

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative38.1%

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
None

Dragonframe Tether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragonframe Tether free?
Dragonframe Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Dragonframe Tether?
Dragonframe Tether is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Dragonframe Tether averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or Dragonframe Tether have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Dragonframe Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Dragonframe Tether?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dragonframe Tether on September 14, 2026.

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