Comparison

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

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

Head to head
About

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller

Control your DSLR camera's shutter remotely using a connected device. Offers various shooting modes including single, continuous, delay, and bulb.

Highlights
  • Single Shoot
  • Continuous Shoot
  • Delay Shoot
  • Bulb Shoot
  • Program Shoot
  • Set date, time, exposure, interval, and number of shots
Features
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This App works with Pixel BG-100 (available separately) device which is controlling your DSLR camera shutter release. Function: Single Shoot Continuous Shoot Delay Shoot Bulb Shoot Program Shoot Program Shoot supports to set date, time, exposure, interval and number of shoot.

About

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Wireless and USB camera connection
  • Browse, filter, and download photos
  • Composition aids and grid overlays
  • Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras)
  • Exposure bracketing and BULB support
  • Intervalometer for time-lapses
  • Low battery usage optimization
Features
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Remote control for Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras. Capture flawless self-portraits, breathtaking travel shots, professional real-estate photos, stunning time-lapses, and more. (See a list of supported camera models at the end of this description.) WHY YOU’LL LOVE SHUTTER+ • Connect wirelessly or use a USB cable. • Easily browse, filter and download photos from the camera. • Compose perfect shots with aspect ratios and grid overlays. • Nail down exposure with tools like RGB, histogram, zebras and false color. • Exposure bracketing & BULB support. • Include yourself in the photo - configurable delay and interval for repeated capture (intervalometer). • Audio cues for countdown and shutter. • Optimized for low battery usage. PERFECT FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER Self-portraits & group shots Set the timer, join the scene, and let Shutter+ take multiple frames so everyone looks their best. Travel photography Capture sunrises, sunsets, and landmark shots — no strangers, no cut-off limbs. Real-estate & interiors Use composition tools to line up the shot, and exposure bracketing to preserve detail in bright and dark areas. Astrophotography Stack multiple exposures for sharp, noise-free images of the Milky Way and Northern Lights. Social media & lifestyle Compose, pose, and shoot as many takes as you want — without relying on anyone else. SUPPORTED CAMERAS Canon EOS R-series: R, Ra, RP, R1, R3, R5 (I, II), R5 C, R6 (I, II, III), R6 V, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100 Canon EOS M-series: M10, M100, M200, M5, M50 (I, II), M6 (I, II) Canon EOS Rebel: SL2, SL3, T100, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T8i Canon EOS DSLRs 5D IV, 6D (I, II), 70D, 77D, 80D, 90D, 200D (I, II), 250D, 750D, 760D, 800D, 850D, 1300D, 1500D, 2000D, 3000D, 4000D, 8000D, 9000D Canon EOS Kiss: M, M2, X10, X10i, X80, X8i, X9, X90, X9i Canon PowerShot V1, G1 X III, G5 X II, G7X (II, III), G9X II SX420 HS, SX430 IS, SX432 IS, SX540 HS, SX620 HS SX70 HS, SX720 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS Terms of use: https://shutter.dev/legal/terms Canon, EOS R, EOS M, EOS Kiss, EOS Rebel, PowerShot are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc.

Screenshots

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller4 screens
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's 1.0. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (910 vs 1). Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller ships an update every 8 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller versus Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel DSLR Shutter ControllerShutter+ Canon Camera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (910 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Enterprise LimitedCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

All ratings910 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.6%

Bugs and requests

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to certain camera models
  • Dropped connections
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Shutter mode resets to continuous
  • No video mode support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote video control
  • Direct camera gallery access
  • Ability to delete photos from app
  • Landscape mode
  • Customizable exposure bracketing

In-app purchases

None

Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$65.00
  • Lifetime$79.00

Questions

Is Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller free?
Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.
Do Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?
Neither Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller ships an update every 8 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller was updated on September 16, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 12, 2026.

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