Comparison

Remote Shutter vs CameraAccess plus

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

CameraAccess plus

Remotely control Canon camcorders from your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi. View live images, start/stop recording, zoom, and adjust exposure from a distance. Save live images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi operation
  • Live image viewing
  • Start/stop recording
  • Zoom control
  • Save live images
  • Touch exposure adjustment
  • Self-timer
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CameraAccess plus allows you to operate CANON camcorders remotely with your iPhone and iPad via Wi-Fi. You can start/stop recording and zoom in/out while viewing the camcorder's live image from a distance. Live images can be saved to your device. This app is useful such as for monitoring your pets, bird-watching, and recording yourself. [Main Features] - Viewing the live image from the camcorder at home - Viewing the live image from the camcorder while out - Zooming in/out - Starting/stopping recording - Saving the image from the camcorder to your device - Touch exposure (exposure adjustment) - Self-timer - Viewing the live image in full screen. *Available functions vary depending on the camcorder model. *Available functions vary depending on using at home and while out. [Supported Camcorders] - XF200 - XF205 VIXIA/LEGRIA - HF R40 - HF R42 - HF R46 - HF R47 - HF R48 - HF R50 - HF R52 - HF R56 - HF R57 - HF R60 - HF R62 - HF R66 - HF R67 - HF R68 - HF R70 - HF R72 - HF R76 - HF R77 - HF R78 - HF R80 - HF R82 - HF R86 - HF R87 - HF R88 - mini - mini X [Supported OS] - iOS 8 - iOS 9 - iOS 10 [Supported Devices] Devices compatible with the above OSs

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
CameraAccess plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Shutter at 3.6 against CameraAccess plus's 2.1. Remote Shutter also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). CameraAccess plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Shutter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CameraAccess plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 10% of CameraAccess plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, CameraAccess plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Remote Shutter versus CameraAccess plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterCameraAccess plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better2.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLCPIXELA Corporation

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

All ratings71 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral17.5%
Negative46.0%

CameraAccess plus

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative83.9%

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
None

CameraAccess plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraAccess plus free?
CameraAccess plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or CameraAccess plus?
Remote Shutter is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while CameraAccess plus averages 2.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or CameraAccess plus have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor CameraAccess plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or CameraAccess plus?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and CameraAccess plus monthly. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 3, 2026 and CameraAccess plus on September 29, 2026.

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