Comparison

Remote Shutter vs 360 Camera

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

360 Camera

Capture immersive 360-degree photos and videos with a single click. This app acts as a remote control for your 360 camera, allowing live streaming, file downloads, and easy sharing of your spherical content.

Highlights
  • One-click 360 capture
  • Remote camera control
  • Live video streaming
  • Direct file download to smartphone
  • Social media sharing
  • VR viewer compatibility
Features
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The 360 Camera app lets you seamlessly capture the world around you with one click. Once the app is paired with the 360 Camera you can shoot and view 360 degree videos and photos. Use the app as a remote control to shoot photos, check the live video stream while shooting and download files directly to your smart phone. Share your images and videos with friends via social media or enjoy your 360 media with a VR viewer.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
360 Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Shutter at 3.6 against 360 Camera's 2.1. Remote Shutter also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 9%) and device support (5 vs 3). 360 Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 360 Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 196 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 9% of 360 Camera's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Shutter versus 360 Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Shutter360 Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better2.1 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings71196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCMerchSource, LLC

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

360 Camera

All ratings196 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative67.9%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative84.7%

Bugs and requests

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

360 Camera

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Failed to connect to WiFi error despite working connection
  • App fails to detect camera on phone
  • WiFi network not visible in app despite being available
  • App crashes or shows 'No File' error on launch
  • Cannot connect to camera remote functionality
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  • Remote button controls phone volume instead of camera
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 13 and newer devices
  • App won't allow uninstallation on some devices
  • Download fails for files 15MB and larger
  • Bluetooth pairing issues with various devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Comprehensive setup instructions and user guide
  • Clear documentation explaining Bluetooth vs WiFi requirements
  • In-app help section with troubleshooting steps
  • Support for newer iPhone models (iPhone 13+)
  • WiFi password input interface
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  • Improved app description clarifying compatibility requirements
  • Developer support and response system for user issues
  • Better error messages with solutions

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

360 Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 360 Camera free?
360 Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or 360 Camera?
Remote Shutter is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while 360 Camera averages 2.1 from 196 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or 360 Camera have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor 360 Camera shows ads.

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