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

This app allows you to use one phone as a wireless camera remote for another iOS device. It helps capture group photos and avoid awkward selfies by letting you position one phone and control it from another.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera shutter
  • Connect two iPhones
  • Remote control for photos
  • Avoids awkward selfies
  • Ensures everyone in group shots
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Get in the photo together — without asking a stranger. Camera Remote turns two iPhones into one wireless camera: prop one phone as the camera, hold the other as your shutter, and you're both in the shot. Perfect for couples, travel, and group photos where someone is always missing. • Two phones, one tap — pair in seconds with a simple code • Both of you in frame — no tripod sprint, no 10-second timer scramble • See your photos on the remote phone • Burst mode — capture 3, 5, or 10 shots at once • One unlock covers both phones No Apple Watch needed. No awkward angles. Just the photo you actually wanted. Camera Remote is free to try; an optional one-time Pro unlock adds previews, burst, and more — no subscription.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote at 80% against Remote Shutter's 37%. Camera Remote also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6). Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 7) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 80% of Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Camera Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Shutter versus Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCamera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCDavid Park

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 ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

Camera Remote

One-time1
  • Camera Remote Pro$9.99

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 in-app purchases available.
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 3.9 from 7 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 weekly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Camera Remote on September 20, 2026.

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