Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote Control App

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

Camera Remote Control App

Control your device's camera remotely from another iOS device. Capture photos with customizable delays, switch cameras, and adjust flash and sound settings without needing a timer. Ideal for group shots and creative photo sessions.

Highlights
  • Remote photo capture
  • Customizable photo delays
  • Switch between front/rear cameras
  • Flash and sound control
  • Automatic photo series
  • Save photos on both devices
Features
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Download the app on two iOS devices and establish a connection. Choose which device will be used as a camera and the other one will automatically switch to remote control mode. Place the device in camera mode somewhere, so that the camera will be facing you (and your friends). Take your time to prepare for an amazing photo session. The remote control offers the following options: • take a single photo • take a single photo after a delay (1,3,5,10 seconds) • take a set of photos separated by a few seconds delay (in order to change pose/style) • switch cameras • turn sounds on/off • turn flash on/off • switch modes • enable photo saving on both devices The automatic mode (START SET button) is a great feature that gives you the opportunity to get a couple of photos separated by a pause. It makes it much easier to have multiple photos taken in one session instead of running back and forth to the phone to reset the countdown timer (as in the Camera app). We are frequently updating the app and adding new features and improvements!

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Camera Remote Control App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote Shutter at Free against Camera Remote Control App's $1.99. Remote Shutter also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (37% vs 26%). Camera Remote Control App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On rating, 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

Remote Shutter is free to download; Camera Remote Control App costs $1.99 up front. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Camera Remote Control App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Remote Shutter against 3.7 for Camera Remote Control App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 148 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 26% of Camera Remote Control App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Camera Remote Control App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Remote Shutter versus Camera Remote Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCamera Remote Control App
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)3.7 (148 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings71148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCGeorgi Zlatinov

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Camera Remote Control App

All ratings148 ratings
Positive66.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative65.1%

Bugs and requests

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camera Remote Control App

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App does not work
  • No picture on controlling device
  • Does not show live camera view
  • Cannot use second device as monitor
  • Screen orientation only vertical
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  • Cannot use phone as camera and iPad as monitor
  • Frequent syncing required
  • Black screen on iPhones
  • Disconnects after saving photo

Requested features

9 requests
  • Live camera view on controlling device
  • Ability to use video function
  • Landscape mode support
  • Access to other cameras (front/back)
  • Manual focus control
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  • Ability to use different lenses
  • Integration with native camera app
  • Portrait mode support
  • Preview on remote device

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

Camera Remote Control App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Remote Control App free?
Camera Remote Control App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Control App?
Camera Remote Control App is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Camera Remote Control App averages 3.7 from 148 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Control App have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Camera Remote Control App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote Control App?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Camera Remote Control App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Camera Remote Control App on October 8, 2026.

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