Comparison

Shutter Button vs Chama Optics

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

Head to head
About

Shutter Button

This app functions as a Bluetooth camera remote, offering an integrated exposure meter and a LiDAR-based rangefinder. It supports various exposure modes and metering methods, along with zoom and frameline features for precise shot composition. Additional modes include bulb and timer functions for extended shooting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera remote
  • Exposure meter (AV, TV, M modes)
  • LiDAR rangefinder
  • Exposure compensation
  • Framelines for various formats
  • Bulb and timer modes
  • Instax Style Log feature
Features
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Film Oddments Bluetooth Camera Remote with Exposure Meter and Rangefinder This app serves as a Bluetooth-enabled camera remote, incorporating both an exposure meter and a rangefinder. Compatible with film cameras and all cameras equipped with a mechanical shutter release, the app allows remote shutter control via Bluetooth. Exposure Meter (AV, TV, M Modes) Supports exposure compensation in 1/3-stop increments and displays exposure values from -5 to +5 EV. LiDAR Rangefinder Accurately measures distances using your iPhone’s built-in LiDAR sensor. *Requires a device equipped with a LiDAR sensor. Key Features: - Exposure Meter: AV, TV, and M modes, exposure compensation, integrated remote shutter control - Rangefinder: Distance measurement using LiDAR sensor Selectable exposure modes and metering methods include: - iPhone AE Metering - Average Metering - Framing Area Average Metering - Spot Metering Zoom Function: - Supports focal lengths from 13mm to 550mm Framelines: - Includes framelines for 135 full-frame and selected medium-format sizes Improved dials and touch feedback: - Added haptic feedback (vibration) Frame your shot and preview composition accurately. Additional Features: Shutter Trigger: Capture photos instantly with a single button press Bulb Mode: Hold the shutter open for long-exposure photography Timer Mode: Hands-free shooting with adjustable timer settings Timed Bulb Mode: Automatic control of long exposures with preset timers Shutter Depth Adjustment: Precisely control the shutter release depth Log Feature Added - A new “Instax Style Log” toggle is available under Exposure Meter → Settings. - Press and hold the shutter button on the Exposure Meter screen for at least 1 second to save the current metadata to the native Photos app. - You can enter custom text under Exposure Meter → Settings → Value Settings, which will be recorded with each log. *Swipe up on the Exposure Meter screen to open Exposure Meter → Settings. Demo Video: https://youtu.be/dvUyKOs7xEY LiDAE Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/azueoZaa90M

About

Chama Optics

Features
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Chama Optics — Edit your photos on the spot: color grade, frame, and mosaic faces, all in one app. A photo post-processing app for mirrorless and DSLR camera users. It offers EXIF-based shooting info frames, automatic face mosaic, color grading, and cheki (Polaroid-style) frames. ◆ Made for you if... Events, travel, & street photography — Weddings, tourist spots, and more — whenever you need to mosaic other people's faces. Sharing photos on social media — Post fan activity photos, memories with friends, or event highlights on SNS. DSLR/mirrorless users & gear reviewers — When sharing your shots with shooting info (camera, lens, aperture, etc.) embedded in the frame. ◆ Face Detection & Privacy Protection • On-device automatic face detection • Apply mosaic or sticker to detected faces • Manually add, delete, or adjust detection areas ◆ LUT Color Grading • Apply professional LUT filters (.cube format) • Fine-tune exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, clarity, saturation, and more • Apply LUT individually or in batch ◆ Cheki (Polaroid-Style) Frames • Polaroid-style borders — adjustable width, color, bottom margin, and text (or EXIF) • Play Dice! for random sticker placement, or place them freely ◆ EXIF-Based Shooting Info Frames • Multiple built-in frame themes • Auto-display camera, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO • Verbose EXIF to view full metadata including maker notes ◆ Batch Processing & Export • Edit multiple photos at once with batch apply — export as JPEG, PNG, or WebP • Fine-tune quality and scaling modes (max width/height, longside, and more) ◆ Privacy First All image processing is performed entirely on-device. No cloud uploads, no external AI models — your photos never leave your device. Inspired by the travel VTuber Akai Haato, who loves photography.

Screenshots

Shutter Button4 screens
Chama Optics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chama Optics at none against Shutter Button's 2. On price, update cadence, 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 Button sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chama Optics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, Chama Optics every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shutter Button versus Chama Optics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonChama Optics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGHYUK CHOIJinwoo Park

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shutter Button

One-time2
  • Profile, Additional Features$3.99
  • Remote Release Activation$10.99
None

Chama Optics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chama Optics free?
Chama Optics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shutter Button or Chama Optics have ads?
Neither Shutter Button nor Chama Optics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or Chama Optics?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, and Chama Optics every 3 days. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on October 3, 2026 and Chama Optics on October 1, 2026.

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