# Remote Shutter vs PairCamera

The clearest difference is rating: PairCamera at 4.1 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. PairCamera also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PairCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PairCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 132 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 53% of PairCamera's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, PairCamera monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | PairCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[4.1 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paircamera-selfie-shutter/id1475339565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **52.9% 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 | 22 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) | [Mako Muraoka Yudai Muraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069915436) |

## 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 |


### PairCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paircamera-selfie-shutter/id1475339565)

Capture photos and videos remotely with your device. Control camera functions like zoom, focus, flash, and timer from a distance. Switch between front and rear cameras for versatile shooting options.

**Highlights:** Remote photo and video capture, Zoom in/out control, Focus adjustment, Flash mode toggle, Timer settings (3s, 5s, 10s), Switch between front and rear cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is PairCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or PairCamera?

PairCamera is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while PairCamera averages 4.1 from 132 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or PairCamera have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor PairCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or PairCamera?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and PairCamera monthly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 29, 2026 and PairCamera on September 22, 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.*