# Remote Shutter vs Camera Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [David Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686485618) |

## 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 |


### Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-photos-together/id6448898384)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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