# Remote Shutter vs Remote Camera Control via Air

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Camera Control via Air at 73% against Remote Shutter's 37%. Remote Camera Control via Air also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Remote Shutter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Remote Camera Control via Air holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 73% of Remote Camera Control via Air's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Remote Camera Control via Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## 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 |


### Remote Camera Control via Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115)

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Manual camera settings, Camera preview on second device, Multiple photo/video formats, Customizable grid overlays, Save to external drives, Time-lapse and slow-motion video

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is Remote Camera Control via Air free?

Remote Camera Control via Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Remote Camera Control via Air is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Remote Camera Control via Air averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or Remote Camera Control via Air have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Remote Camera Control via Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remote Camera Control via Air on September 19, 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.*