Remote Shutter vs Record Screen
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.
Record Screen
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Record Screen helps you capture your Phone screen in high quality, keep recordings organized, and edit or share them from one simple app. Start a screen recording with the built-in broadcast control, choose the quality you want, and record what happens on your Phone screen. After recording, your video appears in the Library, where you can review, manage, delete, and open recordings whenever you need them. Key features: • Record your Phone screen in multiple quality levels • Choose from smaller files or sharper video up to ultra quality • Save recordings automatically to an in-app Library • View recording duration and file size • Play recordings with custom controls • Adjust playback speed from slow to fast • Trim clips to keep only the part you need • Rotate video playback when a recording is sideways • Zoom and pan while watching a recording • Export videos in different qualities • Save recordings to Photos • Share recordings through Files or other apps • Use the app in multiple languages Record Screen is useful for tutorials, app demos, gameplay moments, walkthroughs, bug reports, lessons, and saving anything you need to show later. Note: protected video from streaming apps may appear as a black screen or without audio because the Phone blocks DRM-protected content during screen recording.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote Shutter at Free against Record Screen's $6.99. Remote Shutter also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Record Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads 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
Remote Shutter is free to download; Record Screen costs $6.99 up front. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Record Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Remote Shutter | Record Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Security Union LLC | Mikolaj Adamowicz |
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
Record Screen
No in-app purchases
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