Comparison

Remote Shutter vs 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

Remote

This app pairs with specific Bluetooth remote controls to operate your iPhone's camera. It allows for remote photo capture, focus adjustment, and lens switching. Ensure your device and remote model are compatible for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote pairing
  • Camera shutter control
  • Focus adjustment
  • Lens switching
  • Model matching for iPhone
  • Camera app operation
Features
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本公司生产的蓝牙遥控器(MP01, MP02) 可以遥控iphone的相机APP,实现拍照,调焦,切换镜头等功能. 在使用蓝牙遥控器之前,需要使用Remote-nmw app 进行配对连接蓝牙,并且需要针不同的iphone手机机型进行型号匹配操作。 在完成型号匹配之后, 还需要根据产品说明书中的方法对手机进行一些设置. 然后, 就可以使用蓝牙遥控器(MP01, MP02) 遥控iphone的相机APP的拍照,调焦,切换镜头等操作了.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Shutter at 3.6 against Remote's 2.0. Remote Shutter also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Shutter has 71 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Shutter versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLC文正 高

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
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
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  • Torch Control$5.99
  • Video Recording$7.99
  • Pro: All Features$14.99
None

Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Remote?
Remote Shutter is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Remote averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Remote?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Remote on September 9, 2026.

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