# Remote Shutter vs Yule Beam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yule Beam at 100% against Remote Shutter's 37%. Yule Beam also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) 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 Yule Beam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yule Beam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. 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 100% of Yule Beam's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Yule Beam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | Yule Beam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yule-beam/id6743424446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Amuri Msafiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802786879) |

## 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 |


### Yule Beam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yule-beam/id6743424446)

This app helps professional holiday light installers visualize and plan their projects. It offers tools for mock-ups, including various bulb colors, greenery backdrops, and overlay options for decorations. The app also includes features for time management and customer information organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable bulb colors, Greenery backdrops for garlands, Overlay mode for decorations, Scene saving and editing, Folder-based file system, Time management and event planning, Pro frames with alpha slider

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Plan | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Plan | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Platinum Plan | $169.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is Yule Beam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or Yule Beam?

Yule Beam is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Yule Beam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or Yule Beam have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor Yule Beam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Yule Beam?

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Yule Beam weekly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Yule Beam on September 18, 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.*