# Remote Shutter vs Camera Connect & Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Shutter at every 6 days against Camera Connect & Control's monthly. Camera Connect & Control's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (725 vs 71). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 725 ratings behind it against 71, 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 47% of Camera Connect & Control's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Camera Connect & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **725** |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) |

## 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 Connect & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017)

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

**Highlights:** View camera photos in a grid, Quick JPG and RAW file loading, Direct photo sharing to other apps, Download files to phone, Remote capture, Live view camera control, Focus bracketing and bulb capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCC Pro - Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| CCC Pro - Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 day Trial | Free | one-time |
| CCC Lite - One time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| CCC Pro - One time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
- 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
- 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
- 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
- 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
- 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
- Paid features not working as expected
- Deleted photos not recoverable

**Requested features**

- Add support for more camera models
- Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
- Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camera Connect & Control free?

Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Camera Connect & Control?

Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or Camera Connect & Control have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Camera Connect & Control?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on October 17, 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.*