# Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote Control App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Camera Remote Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[3.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-control-app/id1415866415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Georgi Zlatinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/923406673) |

## 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 Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-control-app/id1415866415)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Works as promised (for some)
- 👍 Good for remote photo taking
- 👍 Great customer service (mentioned by a few)
- 👍 Innovative concept (mentioned by a few)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 No live camera view
- 😞 Cannot see image before taking photo
- 😞 Useless without live view
- 😞 Only a remote shutter button
- 😞 Does not work for video

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Live camera view on controlling device
- Ability to use video function
- Landscape mode support
- Access to other cameras (front/back)
- Manual focus control


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