Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote

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 your iPhone camera remotely using your Apple Watch. Frame your shot, adjust settings like flash and timer, and take photos or Live Photos directly from your wrist. Review captured images instantly on your watch.

Highlights
  • Remote iPhone camera access
  • Viewfinder on Apple Watch
  • Flash control
  • Shutter timer
  • Live Photo capture
  • On-watch photo review
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Use your Apple Watch as a viewfinder with the Camera app. - Use Apple Watch to remotely access your iPhone camera and take a photo - Camera allows you to control the flash, set a shutter timer, and take a Live photo - Review your shots right on Apple Watch

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera Remote at none against Remote Shutter's 6. Camera Remote also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 20%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Camera Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 20% of Camera Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Camera Remote every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Shutter versus Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCamera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)4.0 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better69
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCApple Inc.

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Camera Remote

All ratings69 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
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

Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Remote free?
Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote?
Camera Remote is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Camera Remote averages 4.0 from 69 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or Camera Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Camera Remote?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Camera Remote every 8 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Camera Remote on September 19, 2026.

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