Comparison

CloudTether vs ShutterPin

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

Head to head
About

CloudTether

This app transforms your device into a real-time camera-to-cloud transfer system. It automatically downloads and delivers full-resolution photos as you shoot, directly to cloud storage, clients, or your camera roll. Streamline your workflow and deliver images instantly without manual offloading or export steps.

Highlights
  • Real-time photo transfer from camera to cloud
  • Automatic download and delivery
  • Supports multiple cloud destinations (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Connects via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Works with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm cameras
  • Live client galleries and same-day delivery
  • Uploads over mobile data
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a tether for your camera. CloudTether connects over a USB cable or Wi-Fi, catches every shot the moment you take it, and lands the full-resolution file in an album in seconds — no laptop, no card reader, no desktop tethering software. CHOOSE WHERE SHOTS GO When a camera connects, pick where its shots go: Unsorted, an album on this phone, or a cloud album. The choice is remembered for each camera, so next time it's one tap. Shoot first, decide later — anything taken before you choose lands in Unsorted and can be moved anytime. ALBUMS ON YOUR PHONE AND IN THE CLOUD • Playback splits every shot into Device and Cloud tabs. • Unsorted and albums on this phone stay on this device. • Cloud albums sync to every device and the web and deliver full-resolution originals to the destinations you attach. CloudTether isn't long-term storage: originals are kept for 14 days after delivery, and the album keeps previews. DELIVER ANYWHERE Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, Box, ShootProof, SmugMug, Photohawk, Flickr, Adobe Lightroom, Frame.io, Slack, Amazon S3, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP and more. Never locked to a proprietary cloud. MULTIPLE CAMERAS AT ONCE Tether several cameras over USB, Wi-Fi or a mix — each into its own album. Home shows a live shoot panel, and every camera gets its own Live Activity on the Lock Screen with its shots captured, sending and delivered. CONNECT ALMOST ANY CAMERA Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, GoPro and many more, over USB or Wi-Fi. Pick your brand, choose your model, and follow the guided setup. BUILT FOR REAL SHOOTS • Full-resolution RAW + JPEG, exactly as the camera recorded them. • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data; missed uploads catch up automatically when you're back online. • Sync copies new on-phone shots to your Photos library or a folder (including a USB drive or SD reader) as they arrive. • Geotag each photo with your phone's location, matched to the moment you pressed the shutter. KNOW WHERE EVERY PHOTO IS Every shot shows whether it's uploading, in the cloud or delivered. Anything that needs attention is grouped with a one-tap fix, and you can open the delivered folder in Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive or Box to check. ONE SIMPLE PLAN CloudTether is a single subscription — everything included — and starts with a free trial. — CloudTether is an auto-renewing subscription. • Free trial: 7 days, then $7.99/month (prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://cloudtether.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cloudtether.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShutterPin

Features
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ShutterPin sends smartphone GPS location to compatible cameras over Bluetooth and helps you geotag photos using recorded tracks. Find shooting locations on a map, select one photo or a batch, and match each photo to a place by capture time. Export your route as a GPX file. Find your day on the map Explore recorded locations alongside your shooting dates. Choose photos. Add the place. Check the map, then select one photo or a whole set. Sony · Camera location sync Tested with α1 and ZV-E1. Other models are checked through their Bluetooth services. Canon · Preview Smartphone pairing and GPS sync are available as a preview. Camera testing is still required. Select your camera from nearby devices, then enable smartphone GPS on the camera. Other cameras · Map & photo tagging Record your route, find the place on the map, then choose one or more photos to add location by capture time. Direct Bluetooth support depends on the camera. Location is sent to your camera over Bluetooth. Tracks stay on your phone. Opening a map sends requests for the visible area to the map provider. Live location sending requires an account and an active trial or purchase. Subscription and lifetime options, pricing, and purchase restoration are available in the app. Background operation depends on permissions, phone settings, camera settings, and firmware. ShutterPin is independent and is not affiliated with camera manufacturers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://api.sinsa.cc/privacy

Screenshots

CloudTether4 screens
ShutterPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShutterPin at every 2 days against CloudTether's every 4 days. CloudTether's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CloudTether sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ShutterPin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudTether ships an update every 4 days, ShutterPin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CloudTether versus ShutterPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudTetherShutterPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCLOUDCONCUR LTDSINSABRIDGE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CloudTether

Subscriptions3
  • CloudTether7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • CloudTether Pro$12.991 Month
  • CloudTether Max$34.991 Month
2 purchases

ShutterPin

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is CloudTether free?
CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShutterPin free?
ShutterPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloudTether or ShutterPin have ads?
Neither CloudTether nor ShutterPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudTether or ShutterPin?
CloudTether ships an update every 4 days, and ShutterPin every 2 days. Most recently, CloudTether was updated on October 25, 2026 and ShutterPin on October 20, 2026.

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