Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Remote Camera

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

Remote Camera

Features
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Remote control iPhone/iPad camera shutter from your smartphone to take pictures and videos. Open "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" (free app) on your phone/tablet and select the camera (front, rear or external). On your other device: open "Remote Shutter" (paid app) and tap the Photo button to trigger the camera shutter on your remote phone, or tap the Video Record button to make a video. The photo will be stored in the Remote Camera phone's photo gallery. You can also receive the images the camera takes by selecting "Send photos" option in the "Remote Shutter" app. Please make sure that both devices are connected before starting to take pictures/videos. The internet connection is required to use this app. Privacy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Remote Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Camera at none against Remote Shutter's 6. Remote Camera also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) 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. Remote Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Remote Camera every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Shutter versus Remote Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterRemote Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCAgzamov Daniyar

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

Remote Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Camera free?
Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Shutter or Remote Camera have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Remote Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Remote Camera?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Remote Camera every 10 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Remote Camera on October 1, 2026.

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