Comparison

Remote Shutter vs ClipReel

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

ClipReel

This app automatically organizes video clips by person, making it easy for coaches and teachers to manage recordings. It sorts footage into individual albums, allowing for quick review of past sessions. Groups can be created and managed for efficient filming.

Highlights
  • Automatic clip organization by person
  • Individual albums for each subject
  • Group creation for multiple subjects
  • Switch subjects mid-recording
  • Timestamped session review
  • iCloud sync across devices
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ClipReel is the camera app built for coaches, teachers, and anyone who records multiple people — so every clip lands in the right person's album automatically. Just pick who you're recording, hit record, and ClipReel does the rest. No more hunting through hours of footage trying to remember who was in what clip. ORGANIZED BY PERSON Every recording is tagged to the individual before you hit record. Clips are sorted into albums automatically — one per person. BUILT FOR GROUPS Create a group, add your athletes, students, or subjects, and start filming. Switch between people mid-session with a single tap. REVIEW SESSIONS LATER Every session is saved with a timestamp so you can go back and review exactly what was captured, and when. ICLOUD SYNC Your groups and recordings sync across all your devices automatically. FREE TO START Use ClipReel free with up to 3 people. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited people, unlimited groups, iCloud sync, and every future feature. Try Pro free for 14 days — no credit card required. https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/clipreel-terms-of-use/ede4d9d4-ee71-4355-8a1e-c58c1045bab8/terms

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ClipReel at 5.0 against Remote Shutter's 3.6. Remote Shutter's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 ClipReel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClipReel 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Shutter versus ClipReel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterClipReel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCRomxii LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Shutter

One-time6
  • 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
3 purchases

ClipReel

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$249.00

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipReel free?
ClipReel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or ClipReel?
ClipReel is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while ClipReel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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