Comparison

Remote Shutter vs AirSnap

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

AirSnap

This augmented reality app allows you to replace real-world objects with custom images or videos. Its user-friendly design makes it simple to create immersive visual experiences by pointing your camera at an object. Unleash your creativity and transform your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality experiences
  • Replace objects with images/videos
  • Intuitive interface
  • Automatic object detection
  • Seamless visual integration
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AirSnap is an innovative augmented reality app that lets you create stunning visual experiences. Its intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to use. Swap any real-life object with a different image or video & the change stays visible in the app forever, creating a seamless and immersive experience. Using AirSnap is incredibly simple —Aim your camera at the object you want to replace, and the app will automatically detect and superimpose the new content. —Unleash your creativity with AirSnap.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
AirSnap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirSnap at 4.6 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. AirSnap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 9) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. AirSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 40% of AirSnap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, AirSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Shutter versus AirSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterAirSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCAIRSNAP YAZILIM TICARET LiMITED SiRKETi

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

AirSnap

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

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

AirSnap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirSnap free?
AirSnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or AirSnap?
AirSnap is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while AirSnap averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or AirSnap have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor AirSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or AirSnap?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and AirSnap weekly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 29, 2026 and AirSnap on September 28, 2026.

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