Comparison

Remote Shutter vs CamRanger 2

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

CamRanger 2

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera tethering
  • Remote camera control
  • Live View
  • Quick image previews
  • Automatic focus stacking
  • Intervalometer
  • HDR/Advanced Bracketing
Features
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The CamRanger 2 provides reliable, professional level wireless camera tethering and control of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera with your iPad or iPhone. From simple, fast image previews to advanced controls, you will be amazed at what you can do with the CamRanger 2 and your camera. A separate CamRanger 2 device is required. The CamRanger 2 only works with supported cameras: https://camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/ - Quick Image Previews - Live View - View and set camera parameters (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance, Focus Mode, Capture Mode, etc.) - Touch focusing and focus adjustments - Remote capture - View full resolution images with meta data and histogram - Movie Recording - Automatic Focus Stacking - Intervalometer (Time-Lapse) - Bulb Mode - HDR/Advanced Bracketing - Send images to multiple devices - Save images to iOS Photo Library, upload to social media, backup to CamRanger 2 SD card See https://camranger.com for full details and supported cameras

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
CamRanger 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. CamRanger 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (57% vs 37%). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price 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. CamRanger 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 337 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 57% of CamRanger 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Shutter versus CamRanger 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCamRanger 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)4.6 (337 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCCamRanger

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

CamRanger 2

All ratings337 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral26.1%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

Remote Shutter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CamRanger 2

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • CamRanger2 causing Canon R5C to crash in video mode
  • Software would not let me download images to my camera
  • Doesn’t pair with Fuji XT4
  • Connection is lost at random times
  • Error - Unable to connect to CamRanger
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  • Not working for Fuji
  • No full screen function
  • App incompatible with iPadOS 13.1
  • Not yet compatible with iPad Os
  • Cannot get Dropbox to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to build macros
  • Fix the toggle button for connection mode
  • Full screen function for Sony A7RIII
  • Fix Dropbox connection

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

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or CamRanger 2?
CamRanger 2 is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or CamRanger 2 have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor CamRanger 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or CamRanger 2?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and CamRanger 2 on September 21, 2026.

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