Comparison

ShutterLife vs ShutterStat for Sony cameras

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

Head to head
About

ShutterLife

Instantly check the shutter count of a used camera before buying or selling. Simply open a sample photo from the camera in the app to see its real shutter count. For sellers, generate a PDF report to build trust and get a better price.

Highlights
  • Read shutter count from photos
  • Check before buying used cameras
  • Generate PDF reports for selling
  • Works offline, no data upload
  • Supports JPG, CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, PEF, DNG
  • Privacy-focused, on-device processing
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Know your camera's shutter count before you buy or sell: for the Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Pentax, Leica and Ricoh models listed below. Buying a used camera? Ask the seller for a sample photo, open it in ShutterLife and read the shutter count straight from the file before you spend a cent. Selling? Share a PDF report with the reading from your own file. ShutterLife reads the shutter count directly from your camera's image files, no internet, no data upload, no account required. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. HOW IT WORKS Import a photo straight from your photo library or the Files app on iPhone and iPad. ShutterLife reads the file and instantly shows you the shutter count. IMPORTANT: ORIGINAL PHOTO REQUIRED The photo must be the original. When you send a photo, messaging apps like WhatsApp strip out the data your camera writes into it, and the count with it. Ask for it via AirDrop, email (original size), or a cloud service (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive). CAREFULLY TESTED ShutterLife was built and tested on real camera files, not on simulations. ShutterLife shows the value your camera wrote into the image file. On the Canon EOS RP and R7 in HDR mode, the app adds the measured difference and marks it. Note: firmware updates or counter resets may affect the value shown. No software can guarantee that a file came from that camera unaltered. If in doubt, compare the serial number in the report with the one on the camera. Manufacturer figures are tested minimum thresholds, not failure forecasts. CHECK BEFORE YOU BUY ShutterLife can only show the shutter count if your camera writes it into the image file. These cannot be read: DSLRs from Canon and Sony (for example the EOS 5D Mark IV), the Sony ZV-E1, smartphones (iPhone/iPad), most compact cameras, and the Leica M series. They don't store the count in the photo. Some mirrorless models from both brands are covered, such as the Canon EOS R6. Only the list below counts: if your model is not on it, we have not tested it. With Nikon, Pentax and Fujifilm it sometimes works anyway; with Canon and Sony, rely on the list only. SUPPORTED CAMERAS Complete list, same as in the app. β€’ Canon: EOS R, R5, R6, R6 II, R7, R8, RP, R50 β€’ Nikon: Z9, Z8, Z7 II, Z7, Z6 III, Z6 II, Z6, Z5, Z5 II, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50 II, Z30, D6, D5, D4, D850, D810, D800/E, D780, D750, D700, D610, D500, D7500, D7200, D7100, D5600, D3500, D3400, D3300 β€’ Sony: A1, A1 II, A9 II, A9, A7R VI/V/IV/IVA/III/IIIA/II, A7S III/II, A7 V/IV/III/II, A7C, A7C II, A7CR, A6700, A6600, A6500, A6400, A6300, A6100, A6000, FX3, ZV-E10 β€’ Fujifilm: X100VI, X100V, GFX100 II, GFX50S II, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-T30 II, X-T20, X-H2S, X-H2, X-H1, X-S20, X-S10, X-Pro3, X-E4 β€’ Pentax: K-1, K-1 II, K-3 III, K-3 II, K-3, KF, KP, K-70, K-S2, K-5 II, K-5, K-7, K-50, K-30, 645Z, 645D β€’ Leica: Q2, Q2 Monochrom, Q3, Q3 43, CL, SL2, SL2-S, SL3, SL3-S, D-Lux 8 β€’ Ricoh: GR III Camera missing, or a listed model not recognized? Write to us via "Contact Us". With two consecutive original photos we can check whether the count can be read. COUNT AND TESTED THRESHOLD See your shutter count and, next to it, how it relates to the threshold the manufacturer tested for. That threshold is a tested minimum, not a failure forecast: above it the manufacturer stopped testing. The figure appears when a confirmed manufacturer rating exists and the counter really tracks actuations. Fujifilm counters track frames instead, so those models show the count without a percentage. 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, analyzes nothing, and does not track you. No internet connection required. We only see a photo if you choose to email one to us yourself.

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ShutterStat for Sony cameras

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ShutterStat for Sony Ever wondered how much life is left in your Sony camera? Whether you are buying a used body, selling your trusted gear, or just curious about your photography stats, ShutterStat for Sony provides the precise actuation count in seconds. Most Sony 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: This app is designed specifically to work with Sony cameras, but it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Sony Group Corporation. The following camera models are supported: Sony Alpha (Ξ±) Full-Frame Mirrorless: Sony A1, Sony A1 II, Sony A7, Sony A7C, Sony A7C II, Sony A7CR, Sony A7 II, Sony A7 III, Sony A7 IV, Sony A7 IVA, Sony A7 V, Sony A7R, Sony A7R II, Sony A7R III, Sony A7R IIIA, Sony A7R IV, Sony A7R IVA, Sony A7R V, Sony A7S, Sony A7S II, Sony A7S III, Sony A9, Sony A9 II, Sony Alpha (Ξ±) APS-C Mirrorless: Sony A3000, Sony A3500, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, Sony A6000 , Sony A6001, Sony A6100, Sony A6100A, Sony A6300, Sony A6400, Sony A6400A, Sony A6500, Sony A6600, Sony A6700, Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5, Sony NEX-5C, Sony NEX-5N, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-7, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-VG10, Sony NEX-VG30A, Sony Alpha (Ξ±) Full-Frame DSLR and SLT: Sony A850, Sony A900, Sony A99, Sony A99V, Sony A99 II, Sony Alpha (Ξ±) APS-C DSLR and SLT: Sony A230, Sony A290, Sony A330, Sony A380, Sony A390, Sony A450, Sony A500, Sony A550, Sony A560, Sony A580, Sony A33, Sony A35, Sony A37, Sony A55, Sony A55V, Sony A57, Sony A58, Sony A65 , Sony A65V, Sony A68, Sony A77, Sony A77V, Sony A77 II, Sony Vlog and Cinema cameras: Sony QX1, Sony FX3, Sony FX3A, Sony ZV-E10, (Note: Some newer models may not report data reliably. For best results, use a recent, unedited JPG file.) How it Works: Take a photo with your Sony 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 camera’s health. Get the facts with the most reliable Shutter Count tool for digital photographers.

Screenshots

ShutterLife4 screens
ShutterStat for Sony cameras4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShutterStat for Sony cameras at Free against ShutterLife's $2.99. ShutterStat for Sony cameras also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ShutterLife's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ShutterStat for Sony cameras is free to download; ShutterLife costs $2.99 up front. ShutterStat for Sony cameras sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShutterLife asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ShutterLife versus ShutterStat for Sony cameras: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterLifeShutterStat for Sony cameras
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdriano CamonitaPeter Walkenhorst

In-app purchases

None

ShutterLife

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShutterStat for Sony cameras

One-time1
  • ShutterStat-S-Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ShutterLife free?
ShutterLife costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShutterStat for Sony cameras free?
ShutterStat for Sony cameras is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShutterLife or ShutterStat for Sony cameras have ads?
Neither ShutterLife nor ShutterStat for Sony cameras shows ads.

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