# Remote Shutter vs CamCtrl

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamCtrl at 100% against Remote Shutter's 37%. CamCtrl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CamCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamCtrl 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 4, 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 CamCtrl's.

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, CamCtrl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Shutter | CamCtrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-shutter-camera-connect/id633274861/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Security Union LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517851078) | [Nathan Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759895494) |

## 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 |


### CamCtrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816)

Control your iPhone's camera remotely from your Garmin smartwatch. Trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and change settings without touching your phone. Ideal for capturing group photos, action shots, or solo adventures.

**Highlights:** Remote shutter control, Live preview on watch, Offline mode, Remote zoom adjustment, Camera settings control, Photo and video modes, On-watch photo gallery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Shutter free?

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

### Is CamCtrl free?

CamCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CamCtrl is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while CamCtrl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Remote Shutter or CamCtrl have ads?

Neither Remote Shutter nor CamCtrl shows ads.

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

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and CamCtrl every 5 days. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and CamCtrl on September 30, 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.*