# Remote Shutter vs Phonitor

The clearest difference is rating: Phonitor at 4.3 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. Phonitor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 16) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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 Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phonitor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 40% of Phonitor's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Phonitor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Phonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) |

## 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 |


### Phonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122)

Transform old iPhones, iPads, or Macs into a secure, ad-free security camera. Monitor your home, pets, or baby with live streaming and instant playback. Enjoy two-way audio and high-quality video, with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Repurpose old Apple devices as cameras, Secure iCloud data sync, Private P2P video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Instant playback of recordings, High-quality video up to 2K 60fps, Battery saver mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is Phonitor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Phonitor?

Phonitor is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Phonitor averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or Phonitor have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Phonitor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Phonitor?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Phonitor every 2 days. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Phonitor on September 14, 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.*