# Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote Watch

The clearest difference is price: Remote Shutter at Free against Camera Remote Watch's $2.49. Remote Shutter also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). Camera Remote Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Remote Shutter is free to download; Camera Remote Watch costs $2.49 up front. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Camera Remote Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 ratings behind it against 11, 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 19% of Camera Remote Watch's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Camera Remote Watch every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Camera Remote Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.49 |
| Rating | **[3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews)** | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-watch/id1348597095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) |

## 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 |


### Camera Remote Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-watch/id1348597095)

Control your phone's camera remotely from your smartwatch. Take photos without touching your device and preview them on your wrist. Ideal for hands-free photography.

**Highlights:** Remote camera shutter control, Take photos without touching phone, Preview photos on smartwatch, Store photos in phone gallery, Works with Fitbit and Garmin

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Camera Remote Watch free?

Camera Remote Watch costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Watch?

Remote Shutter is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Camera Remote Watch averages 1.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Watch have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Camera Remote Watch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Watch?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Camera Remote Watch every 8 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Camera Remote Watch on September 29, 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.*