Comparison

Control Wifi Sony Camera App vs WatchShutter Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Wirelessly control your Sony camera from your smartphone. Capture photos and record videos remotely, adjusting settings like shutter speed and ISO. Supports a wide range of Alpha, Cyber-shot, and Action Cam models.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shooting
  • Adjust shutter speed
  • Adjust exposure
  • Adjust ISO
  • Adjust exposure compensation
  • Take photos
  • Record movies
Features
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Control your Sony camera wirelessly with just a few touches. The applications support a wide range of Alpha and Cyber-shot Sony cameras, just connect and do the captures remotely through the app. It will walk you through for detailed steps when you first launch. Features: - Take pictures from up to as much as Wifi range allow - Adjust different parameter with ease, including: shutter speed, exposure, ISO, exposure compensation - Take photo/ record movies Supported devices: RX100 V (Dsc-RX100M5) RX10 M III (DSC-RX10M3) HX80 (DSC-HX80) RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) RX100 IV (DSC-RX100M4) RX10 II (DSC-RX10M2) HX90 (DSC-HX90) WX500 (DSC-WX500) RX100 III HX60V (DSC-HX60V) HX400V (DSC-HX400V) α6500 (ILCE-6500) α6300 (A6300) α7S II (ILCE-7SM2) α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) α7S (A7S) α5100 (A5100) α6000 (ILCE-6000) α5000 (ILCE-5000) α7R (ILCE-7R/B) α7 (ILCE-7/B) Alpha NEX-5R Alpha NEX-5T (NEX-5T) Alpha NEX-6 (NEX-6) Action Cam FDR-X3000 (FDR-X3000) Action Cam HDR-AS50 (HDR-AS50) Action Cam HDR AS20 (HDR-AS20) Action Cam HDR-AS100 (HDR-AS100) Action Cam HDR-AS300 (HDR-AS300) Action Cam HDR-AS200 Action Cam FDR-X1000 (FDR-X1000) Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 (HDR-AZ1) Action Cam HDR-AS15 (HDR-AS15) Action Cam HDR-AS30 (HDR-AS30) α1 (I, II) α7 II α7 III α7 IV α7R III α7R IV α7R V α7S III α7C (I, II) α7C R α9 (I, II, III) α6100 α6400 α6600 α6700 FX3 FX30 RX1R III RX10 III RX10 IV RX100 VI RX100 VII ZV-1 ZV-1 II ZV-1F ZV-E1 ZV-E10 ZV-E10 II HX90V HX99 Developed with Camera Remote API by Sony If you choose to purchase the subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase any subscription, you can simply continue using the app for free with limited functions. Privacy:https://sites.google.com/view/huong-nguyen-privacy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/huongnguyenterms/home

About

WatchShutter Pro

Control your Sony camera remotely and create stunning timelapses directly from your Apple Watch. Offers flexible interval shooting, self-timer modes, and dual shutter options for professional photography.

Highlights
  • Interval shooting and timelapse
  • Professional self-timer
  • Dual shutter modes
  • Smart Sony camera connection
  • Full camera control (shutter, video, zoom)
  • Intuitive interface with haptic feedback
Features
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WatchShutter Pro - Professional Camera Remote & Timelapse Tool Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful photography tool! WatchShutter not only remotely controls your Sony camera but also offers professional interval shooting and timelapse features for unlimited creative possibilities. CORE FEATURES Interval Shooting / Timelapse (Unique Feature) - Flexible intervals: 1s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s - Customizable shot count: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, or unlimited - Real-time countdown with 0.1s precision - Pause and resume anytime - 36 shooting combinations for every creative need Self-Timer Mode - Professional self-timer (1-shot mode) - Ample time to prepare and pose - Perfect for selfies and group photos Dual Shutter Modes - Focus+Release mode - preferred by pros - Press-to-Shoot mode - quick capture - Easy switching via Digital Crown Smart Connection - Auto-detects Sony cameras (Alpha, ZV, Cyber-shot series) - Quick pairing, stable connection - Intelligent filtering to avoid other devices Complete Camera Control - Shutter control (half-press focus + full-press shoot) - Video recording (one-tap start/stop) - Zoom control (in/out) - AF-ON continuous focus - C1 custom button Excellent User Experience - Compact and intuitive interface - All features on one screen, no scrolling needed - Haptic feedback for better operation - Full English, Chinese, Japanese localization - Optimized for all Apple Watch sizes (38mm - 49mm) USE CASES Timelapse Photography: Capture cloud movements, sunsets, star trails, traffic light trails, flower blooming, and cityscape changes. Self Portraits: Perfect for solo travel selfies, group photos, and shake-free landscape shots. Professional Work: Ideal for timed multi-angle shooting, product photography, and architecture photography. HOW TO USE 1. Enable Bluetooth remote control on your camera 2. Open WatchShutter - it will auto-search for nearby cameras 3. Select your camera from the list 4. Confirm pairing on your camera 5. Start shooting! COMPATIBLE DEVICES Cameras: Works with all Sony cameras supporting Bluetooth remote control, including Alpha series (A7, A7R, A7S, A7C, A6000, A6400, A6600, etc.), ZV series (ZV-E10, ZV-E1, ZV-1), and Cyber-shot series (RX100, RX10, etc.). Watch: Requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 10.0 or higher. TIPS - Ensure your camera battery is sufficient and Bluetooth is enabled - First-time use requires pairing confirmation on camera - Use a tripod for interval shooting - Disable auto power-off on camera for long timelapse sessions Note: Your camera must support Bluetooth remote control. Please check your camera manual for instructions on enabling this feature. Designed for photography enthusiasts and professional photographers who want powerful remote control from their Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Control Wifi Sony Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchShutter Pro at 100% against Control Wifi Sony Camera App's 0%. WatchShutter Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Control Wifi Sony Camera App's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (144 vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Control Wifi Sony Camera App is free to download; WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99 up front. Control Wifi Sony Camera App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. WatchShutter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchShutter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Wifi Sony Camera App has 144 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Control Wifi Sony Camera App's written reviews are positive against 100% of WatchShutter Pro's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Control Wifi Sony Camera App versus WatchShutter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Wifi Sony Camera AppWatchShutter Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (144 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuong NguyenZhendong Yin

Customer experience

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

All ratings144 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

WatchShutter Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly with 7 days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly plus with 3 days trial$2.997 Days
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  • 6 Months with 7 days trial$3.996 Months
  • 1 Year with 7 days trial$4.991 Year
  • Weekly Offer7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 6 Months plus - 7 days trial7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Plus with 7 days trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annually Offer1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
None

WatchShutter Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Wifi Sony Camera App free?
Control Wifi Sony Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchShutter Pro free?
WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Wifi Sony Camera App or WatchShutter Pro?
WatchShutter Pro is rated higher. Control Wifi Sony Camera App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while WatchShutter Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Control Wifi Sony Camera App or WatchShutter Pro have ads?
Neither Control Wifi Sony Camera App nor WatchShutter Pro shows ads.

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