Comparison

Remote Shutter vs BT Shutter

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

BT Shutter

Control your phone's camera remotely with this Bluetooth accessory. It allows for hands-free photo and video capture, zooming, and camera switching, enhancing your photography experience.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Video recording
  • Zoom in/out
  • Switch camera
  • Increase visual field
  • Better photo effects
Features
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This is a multifunctional bluetooth ancillary camera equipment -Bluetooth selfie monopod, and it has broken the mode of traditional  photograph way, increase the visual field, better photo effects than before .By the Bluetooth selfie monopod  applied to apple device, come ture unique photograph mode.With this device, you can take a photo at the desired angle.Take more easy and happy. Compatibility: iOS7.0+ mobile devices with Bluetooth 3.0 technology Support Devices: iTouch5, iPhone4S/5/5s/5C/6/6 Plus/6S/6S Plus/7/7 Plus or later iPad2/new iPad/iPad mini /iPad Air or later Features: Make a video Zoom in Zoom out Change the Camera Remote camera Increase more visual field Prefer photo effects

Screenshots

Remote Shutter4 screens
BT Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Shutter at 3.6 against BT Shutter's 1.7. Remote Shutter also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). BT Shutter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume 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. BT Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Remote Shutter's written reviews are positive against 5% of BT Shutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, BT Shutter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Shutter versus BT Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShutterBT Shutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (71 ratings) — better1.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurity Union LLC成 林

Customer experience

Remote Shutter

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

BT Shutter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive17.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.8%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative87.1%

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

BT Shutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shutter free?
Remote Shutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BT Shutter free?
BT Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Shutter or BT Shutter?
Remote Shutter is rated higher. Remote Shutter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while BT Shutter averages 1.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Remote Shutter or BT Shutter have ads?
Neither Remote Shutter nor BT Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shutter or BT Shutter?
Remote Shutter ships an update every 6 days, and BT Shutter every 5 months. Most recently, Remote Shutter was updated on October 8, 2026 and BT Shutter on October 9, 2026.

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