Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Remote Shutter

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 Shutter

Control your iPhone or iPad camera remotely from another device, anywhere in the world. This app allows you to trigger the shutter, record video, and switch cameras wirelessly over the internet, eliminating Bluetooth range limitations.

Highlights
  • Remote shutter trigger
  • Remote video recording
  • Front, rear, and external camera support
  • Receive photos directly
  • Unlimited range over internet
  • Works with iPhone and iPad
Features
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Remote Shutter — the ultimate wireless camera remote control app for iPhone and iPad. Control your iPhone or iPad camera from any distance using another smartphone or tablet. No Bluetooth needed — works over internet worldwide, giving you truly unlimited range. WHAT IS REMOTE SHUTTER? Remote Shutter is the controller app (paid). Pair it with the free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" installed on the device that acts as your camera. Once connected, you control everything — from anywhere in the world. Perfect for solo photographers, travel creators, vloggers, bloggers, families, and anyone who wants to take great photos without asking strangers for help. KEY FEATURES - Remote camera shutter trigger — tap once to take a photo instantly - Remote video recording — start and stop video recording from your device - Front, rear & external camera support — switch between cameras with ease - Receive photos — get images sent directly to your device after each shot - Unlimited range — works over Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G and mobile internet worldwide - No Bluetooth limit — forget the 10-meter restriction, shoot from any room, floor or country - Works with iPhone & iPad — full support for both devices as camera or controller HOW IT WORKS 1. Install "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" (free) on the device that will be used as camera 2. Install "Remote Shutter" (this app) on your controller device 3. Open both apps, connect them, and tap the shutter — done! Your photos are saved directly to the camera device's photo gallery. Enable "Send photos" to also receive copies on the controller device. PERFECT FOR - Self-portraits & selfies from any distance - Group photos without a tripod timer - Wildlife & nature photography - Product photography for bloggers and online sellers - Travel photography and video - Real estate and interior photography - Live event and stage photography - Video calls and remote presentations - Monitoring — see what your camera sees remotely WHY UNLIMITED RANGE? Most Bluetooth remotes stop working beyond 10 meters. Remote Shutter connects over the internet, so you can trigger your iPhone camera from another room, another building, or even another country. As long as both devices have an internet connection, you're in control. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - Make sure both devices are connected before starting a session - A stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection ensures instant response - Use a tripod on the camera device for sharp, hands-free shots - Enable "Send photos" to review shots immediately on your controller device REQUIREMENTS - Internet connection required on both devices - Free companion app "Remote Camera: Unlimited Range" must be installed on the camera device - Compatible with iPhone and iPad Remote Shutter turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a professional wireless camera remote. No extra hardware. No distance limits. Just tap and shoot. Download Remote Shutter today and take full control of your iPhone camera — from anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy

Screenshots

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Remote Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Shutter at 37% against Remote Shutter's 0%. Remote Shutter also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) and device support (5 vs 3). Remote Shutter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Remote Shutter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Remote Shutter every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Shutter versus Remote Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterRemote Shutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCAgzamov Daniyar

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Remote Shutter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Shutter

One-time6
  • Tap to Focus$1.99
  • 4-Camera Multicam$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Torch Control$5.99
  • Video Recording$7.99
  • Pro: All Features$14.99
2 purchases

Remote Shutter

Subscriptions2
  • Remote shutter weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Remote shutter Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or Remote Shutter have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Remote Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Remote Shutter?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Remote Shutter every 10 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Remote Shutter on September 30, 2026.

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