Comparison

Remote Shutter vs YACam

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

YACam

Features
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Use your Garmin watch as a remote for the iPhone camera. YACam lets you take photos and control video recording without touching your iPhone. Set up your shot, then use a compatible Garmin watch to trigger the camera from a distance. Features: • Take a single photo or a 10-shot burst • Start and stop video recording • Choose a 3, 5, or 10 second timer • Switch between front and rear cameras • Tap to focus and long press to lock focus • See connection and capture status • Receive capture confirmation through watch vibration • Review captures in the Photos library Requirements: • A compatible Garmin watch with the YACam Connect IQ app • Garmin Connect installed on iPhone • Bluetooth enabled Photos and videos remain on your iPhone. YACam does not upload your media to a YACam server. YACam is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garmin.

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
YACam1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Remote Shutter at 5 against YACam's 1. Remote Shutter also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and YACam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Shutter versus YACam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterYACam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCRedika Yudha Kurniadi

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
1 purchases

YACam

One-time1
  • YACam Premium Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YACam free?
YACam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shutter or YACam have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor YACam shows ads.

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