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.
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.
- Single Shoot
- Continuous Shoot
- Delay Shoot
- Bulb Shoot
- Program Shoot
- Set date, time, exposure, interval, and number of shots
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (910 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 910 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Enterprise Limited | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote
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
Pixel DSLR Shutter Controller
No in-app purchases
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote
- Monthly$3.491 Month
- Monthly$4.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$65.00
- Lifetime$79.00
Questions
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