# Remote Shutter vs Dragonframe Tether

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.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Dragonframe Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [DZED Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207485361) |

## 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 |


### Dragonframe Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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