ShutterLife vs ShutterStat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShutterLife
Verify the shutter count of used cameras before purchasing by analyzing original photo files. This app supports a wide range of Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Pentax, Leica, and Ricoh models, offering detailed analysis and reporting.
- Read shutter count from photos
- Supports major camera brands
- Batch photo analysis
- Check for data inconsistencies
- Generate result cards and PDF reports
- View camera count history
- Offline functionality
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Buying a used camera? Ask the seller for a few original photos, open them in ShutterLife and see the shutter count before you pay. For the Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Pentax, Leica and Ricoh models listed below. Not readable: most Canon DSLRs (e.g. EOS 5D Mark IV), the Sony ZV-E1, smartphones, most compacts and the Leica M series. No internet, no upload, no account. One purchase for iPhone, iPad and Mac. NEW IN 2.0: CHECK SEVERAL PHOTOS AT ONCE Open up to 20 original photos. ShutterLife reads every file and tells you whether they fit together: same camera model and serial number, no newer photo with a lower count, no editing software noted in the file. If something doesn't add up, it says so plainly and suggests what to ask the seller. It compares what the files say; it can't tell whether they came from the camera for sale. Got the photos by email or in the Files app? Send them to ShutterLife straight from the share sheet. Or pick them from your photo library. SHARE A RESULT CARD Selling? Share a clean image with the count, the manufacturer's tested threshold and the capture date, serial number masked unless you choose to show it. Or send the detailed PDF report with lens, firmware and the editing check. EVERY CAMERA ON ITS OWN PAGE Tap a camera to see its count charted over the capture dates, how fast it has risen, and every reading. A fresh design in light and dark; pick either in "About". IMPORTANT: ORIGINAL PHOTOS REQUIRED Messaging apps like WhatsApp strip the data your camera writes into a photo, and the count with it. Ask for the originals via AirDrop, email (original size) or a cloud link. CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY ShutterLife shows the count only if your camera writes it into the file. On firmware versions we haven't been able to test yet, the count may not be read. ShutterLife then shows no number rather than a wrong one. Send us two photos with "Report a Camera" in About, and we'll add your version. Go by the list in the app: if your model isn't on it, we haven't tested it. Nikon, Pentax and Fujifilm sometimes work anyway; with Canon and Sony, rely on the list. SUPPORTED CAMERAS β’ Canon (13): EOS R, R5, R6, R6 II, R7, R8, RP, R50, R10, M50 II, 90D, 850D, 250D β’ Nikon (74): Z9, Z8, Z6 III, Zf, Z50 II, D850, D780, D750, D500, D7500, D7000, D90, Nikon 1 J5 and more β’ Sony (50): A1, A9 II, A7R V, A7 IV, A7S III, A7C II, A6700, A6400, A6000, A99 II and more β’ Fujifilm (31): X100VI, X100F, GFX100 II, X-T5, X-T30, X-H2S, X-S20, X-Pro3, X-E5 and more β’ Pentax (37): K-1 II, K-3 III, KP, K-70, K-5 II s, K-50, 645Z, Q and more β’ Leica (12): Q3, Q2, Q (Typ 116), SL3, SL2-S, SL (Typ 601) and more β’ Ricoh (4): GR IV, GR IIIx, GR III and more The full list of all 221 models is in the app under "About > Supported Cameras". Camera missing or not recognized? Email us right from the app, ideally with two consecutive original photos. If the app can't read a photo, it can attach it to the email for you. COUNT AND TESTED THRESHOLD Next to your shutter count you see the manufacturer's tested threshold and, where the manufacturer names it, the shutter mode of that test. It is a tested minimum, not a failure forecast, and is shown as a figure, not a percentage. Where a Canon counter also counts electronic-shutter actuations, the app says so. Fujifilm counters track frames; Pentax and Ricoh counters can be reset at a service center. On Nikon Z cameras that record a separate mechanical shutter count, ShutterLife shows that count. CAREFULLY TESTED Built and tested on real camera files, not on simulations. On the Canon EOS RP and R7 in HDR mode, it adds the measured difference and marks it. Firmware updates or counter resets can affect the value. SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS JPG, HEIC, HEIF, HIF, CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, PEF, DNG PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens on your device. The app uploads nothing, runs no analytics and does not track you. Photos or camera data reach us only if you send them yourself by email.
ShutterStat
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ShutterStat for Sony Ever wondered how much life is left in your digital camera? Whether you are buying a used body, selling your trusted gear, or just curious about your photography stats, ShutterStat provides the precise actuation count in seconds. Many mirrorless and DSLR cameras store the total shutter activations alongside EXIF metadata of every image. This app reads that hidden data to give you an accurate "odometer" reading of your camera's mechanical shutter. Key Features: No-frills Interface: Simply select an unedited JPG or RAW file that has been taken by your camera. Instant Results: View Shutter Count and remaining Shutter Life for your camera instantly. Shooting Memory: Keep track of the use of your camera with the readout history. Sales Tool: Build trust by including the "mileage" of your camera in your for-sale ad. Privacy Guarantee: Stay in control as your images are processed locally - no photos are stored or shared. Supported cameras: The following series of camera models are supported: Canon Mirrorless (R5, R6, R6II, R6III, R8, R10; Canon DSLR (1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III); Fujifilm Medium Format; Fujifilm APS-C Mirrorless; Fujifilm X100 Series; Nikon Full-Frame Z-Series; Nikon APS-C Z-Series; Nikon Full-Frame DSLR; Nikon APS-C DSLR; Nikon 1-Series; Nikon Coolpix A; Pentax DSLR; Pentax Q-Series; Pentax Compact Cameras; Sony Alpha (Ξ±) Full-Frame Mirrorless; Sony Alpha (Ξ±) APS-C Mirrorless; Sony Alpha (Ξ±) Full-Frame DSLR and SLT; Sony Alpha (Ξ±) APS-C DSLR and SLT; Sony Vlog and Cinema cameras; (Note: Some models may not report data reliably. For best results, use a recent, unedited JPG file.) How it Works: Take a photo with your digital camera. Transfer the file to your device (via SD card reader or wireless transfer). Select the file in the ShutterStat app. View your total shutter actuations instantly! Don't guess your cameraβs health. Get the facts with the most reliable Shutter Count tool for digital photographers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ShutterStat at Free against ShutterLife's $3.99. ShutterLife's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
ShutterStat is free to download; ShutterLife costs $3.99 up front. ShutterStat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShutterLife asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShutterLife ships an update every 11 days, ShutterStat every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | ShutterLife | ShutterStat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Adriano Camonita | Peter Walkenhorst |
In-app purchases
ShutterLife
No in-app purchases
ShutterStat
- ShutterStat-S-Pro$2.99
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