Comparison

Remote Shutter vs Phone Camera Remote Controller

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

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Features
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Turn one device into a remote camera controller This app lets you wirelessly connect two phones with the same app installed and remotely control the in-app camera to capture photos or videos. It’s perfect for group photos, selfies, content creation, and hands-free recording—without touching the camera device. Pair devices securely, preview camera output, apply filters in real time, and capture media exactly when you want. - Secure & Private Pairing • Pair devices using a 4-digit verification code • No automatic connections or background pairing • Designed for user-initiated, short-range camera control • Your camera stays in your control at all times. - Remote Photo Capture • Take photos remotely from the paired device • Switch between front and rear camera • Apply real-time filters before capturing • Preview filter effects before final photo • Great for selfies, family photos, and stable shots without touching the phone. - Remote Video Recording • Start and stop video recording remotely • Choose filters before recording • Switch camera before recording begins • Ideal for vlogs, tutorials, and hands-free videos Simple. Reliable. User-Controlled. This App is designed for everyday users who want an easy and way to control a camera remotely. Perfect for: -Group photos without timers -Selfies using the rear camera -Content creators & vloggers -hands-free shooting -Remote photo & video control Privacy Policy : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/KP Terms of Use : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
Phone Camera Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Shutter at none against Phone Camera Remote Controller's shown. Remote Shutter also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Phone Camera Remote Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Shutter versus Phone Camera Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterPhone Camera Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCKushal Patel

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Shutter

One-time6
  • Tap to Focus$1.99
  • 4-Camera Multicam$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Torch Control$5.99
  • Video Recording$7.99
  • Pro: All Features$14.99
3 purchases

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Remote Weekly Subscription$2.497 Days
  • Camera Remote Monthly plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Camera Remote Yearly subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Camera Remote Controller free?
Phone Camera Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or Phone Camera Remote Controller have ads?
Phone Camera Remote Controller shows ads; Remote Shutter does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or Phone Camera Remote Controller?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on September 21, 2026 and Phone Camera Remote Controller on September 8, 2026.

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