# ShootBrief vs Shutter Scout

The clearest difference is price: Shutter Scout at Free against ShootBrief's $2.99. Shutter Scout also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). ShootBrief's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shutter Scout is free to download; ShootBrief costs $2.99 up front. Shutter Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShootBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShootBrief ships an update every 6 weeks, Shutter Scout every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShootBrief | Shutter Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-scout-photo-forecast/id6779348739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greg Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/345127565) | [Steven smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779348741) |

## What reviewers say

### ShootBrief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootbrief/id6762406579)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shutter Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-scout-photo-forecast/id6779348739)

This app helps photographers plan their shoots by providing detailed weather and sky conditions. It forecasts cloud cover, moonlight, and aurora activity, along with tools for composition and timing.

**Highlights:** Conditions score for shooting locations, Cloud cover, moonlight, and sky activity forecast, Fall color map and peak date prediction, Milky Way and star visibility planner, Sun, Moon, and Milky Way alignment tool, Hour-by-hour shooting planner, Aurora activity and NOAA forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShootBrief free?

ShootBrief costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter Scout free?

Shutter Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ShootBrief or Shutter Scout have ads?

Neither ShootBrief nor Shutter Scout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShootBrief or Shutter Scout?

ShootBrief ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shutter Scout every 4 days. Most recently, ShootBrief was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shutter Scout on November 9, 2026.

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