Remote Shutter vs Videk Director
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Videk Director
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Videk Director is the command center of the Videk multi-camera system - a professional production suite built entirely from your existing iPhones and iPads. Pair with the free Videk Camera app (installed on any iPhone or iPad you want to use as a camera source), and you have a fully controllable multi-camera studio in your pocket. No dongles, no capture cards, no extra hardware. Just your Apple devices and a Wi-Fi network. CONTROL ALL YOUR CAMERAS FROM ONE DEVICE See every connected camera in a live grid and tap to switch your program source instantly. Monitor all feeds in real time with decoded H.264 video. Choose which camera's microphone is active - or use the Director device's own mic. LIVE OVERLAYS Add text and image overlays to your program output in real time. Import PNGs or animated GIFs from your photo library, drag to position, pinch to scale, rotate freely, and adjust opacity. Overlays persist across sessions so your branded graphics are always ready. SESSION RECORDING - RECORD EVERYTHING, EDIT LATER Record all camera sources simultaneously as individual video tracks. The Director tracks which camera you selected at every moment. After your shoot, review the full multi-track session, change camera selections in the timeline, and export a finished MP4 — all without leaving the app. LIVE STREAMING VIA RTMP Stream directly to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, or any custom RTMP destination. Choose 720p, 1080p, or 4K output with H.264 or HEVC encoding. Adaptive bitrate keeps your stream stable even as network conditions change. VIDEO COMPOSITING Built-in GPU-accelerated compositor with multiple layout modes: single camera full-screen, side-by-side, or a full multi-camera grid - all with Metal-accelerated rendering and aspect-ratio-preserving letterboxing. ZERO CONFIGURATION NETWORKING Devices discover each other automatically over your local Wi-Fi via Bonjour. No internet required. Your video never leaves your network unless you explicitly stream it out. Share a 6-digit session code with each Camera device and you're live in seconds. REQUIRES VIDEK CAMERA Videk Director works as part of the Videk two-app system. Install Videk Camera (free, separate download) on every iPhone or iPad you want to use as a camera source. PERFECT FOR: • Live events - concerts, conferences, ceremonies • Content creation - YouTube, podcasts, tutorials • Weddings and celebrations • Sports and performances • Houses of worship • Education and lectures • Real estate walk-throughs TECHNICAL SPECS: • Requires iOS 17.0 or later • Output: up to 4K at 60 fps • Streaming: RTMP to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, or custom server • Recording: MP4 per-source tracks with editable timeline • Video: H.264 or HEVC with adaptive bitrate • Audio: 64–320 kbps, selectable source • Networking: Bonjour + custom TCP, local Wi-Fi only PRIVACY: All video processing happens on-device. Camera streams travel only over your local network. No accounts, no sign-ups, no tracking. Your data stays yours TERMS OF USE: https://videk.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Shutter at every 6 days against Videk Director's monthly. Remote Shutter also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Videk Director sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, Videk Director monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Shutter | Videk Director |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Security Union LLC | Andrei Nevar |
In-app purchases
Remote Shutter
- 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
Videk Director
- Videk Director Pro (Monthly)$11.991 Month
- Videk Director Pro (Yearly)$99.991 Year
- Videk Lifetime$199.99
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