Comparison

iCamShutter vs Remote Camera Trigger

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

Head to head
About

iCamShutter

This app acts as a remote shutter for your smartphone camera and a "FindMe" device tracker. It helps you capture perfect selfies and photos from a distance, and alerts you if you leave your paired items behind.

Highlights
  • Remote camera shutter for selfies and group photos
  • Two-way "FindMe" function to locate items
  • Separation alerts for lost items
  • Automatic reconnection of Bluetooth tags
  • Time-lapse photography support
  • Capture up to 100 photos or 100 minutes of video
Features
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"JUST be yourself, capture the perfect 'Selfie' and share with loved ones." Find the misplaced iPhone and key (or item) easily with 'Two way FindMe' function. "Separation notice and gentle reminder". When your item and iPhone has separated more than 30 feet / 10 meters (indoor) or longer ranages for outdoor, your iPhone will send 'Push Notification' and 'Vibrating with alert sournd once' to remind you. "RemoteCam Tag (remote shutter tag) is a Bluetooth Smart Device, which has been designed by using the latest Bluetooth Low Energy technology. The RemoteCam App includes “remote shutter functions for your iPhone/iPad Camera” and “two ways FindMe features for your iPhone/iPad and valuables (keys; purse; wallet…)”. The iCamShutter App can switch between “Camera function ” and “FindeMe function “ for your application. The iCamShutter App and remote shutter tag can provide the most convenient way for capturing perfect picture up to 100 pictures automatically or recoding up to 100 minutes video time from Tag’s button press. (The maximum capture counts and recording times are depended on your iPhone/iPad memory size and battery life). Battery Saving Tip: you can turn off the APP, swipe away from background App, and ‘Bluetooth’ function any time to extend your iPhone battery life. Turn on the App and 'Bluetooth' function, when you need to 'find your stuff' or take a perfect ‘selfie'. Key Features: - Take a nice self-portrait (Selfie) or with friends from the simple remote shutter. - No more blurred picture, with the remote shutter you can avoid the slightest jerking or shaking of the camera. - Dive into time-lapse photography easily. - Capture up to 100 pictures or 100 minutes video recording automatically. - Take your smartphone camera to where your hand cannot reach. - Two way "FindMe" function for iPhone/iPad and Key Tag. - Automatically reconnect BLE smart tag to iPhone/iPad after wakeup from sleep mode. (App can reconnect all tags within 1-2 minutes. If tags are in deep sleep mode, please press the button to wake the tag and try it again). -Built-in advance power saving mode and reliable connection with sensibility. Each 2032 coin battery can last 3-6 months. Bluetooth Low Energy compatible Devices (i.e. iPhone iPhone 4S/5, iPhone 5c/5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus and iPod Touch 5 gen. and iPad 3/4 gen., iPad mini) and newer can access Bluetooth Smart Device features.

About

Remote Camera Trigger

Transform your devices into a wireless camera remote. Connect two Apple devices directly for taking photos from a distance without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Ideal for group shots, selfies, and tripod photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shutter
  • Peer-to-peer connection
  • Front and back camera control
  • Flash control
  • Instant device discovery
  • 100% private connection
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Turn any iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote shutter for another iPhone or iPad — no Wi-Fi router or Bluetooth required. RemoteCamera uses peer-to-peer technology to connect two Apple devices directly. One becomes the Camera, the other becomes the Controller. Take the perfect shot from any angle, any distance. PERFECT FOR • Group photos — step into the frame instead of rushing back to your phone • Solo selfies — get the right angle without stretching or balancing your device • Tripod shots — trigger the shutter remotely without shaking the camera FEATURES • Remote shutter — trigger photos from up to 20 meters away • Front & back camera — switch between cameras instantly from the controller • Flash control — toggle the flash on or off remotely • Instant connection — devices discover each other automatically, no pairing needed • 100% private — peer-to-peer only, no photos ever leave your devices, no cloud, no servers • Simple interface — connect and shoot in seconds HOW TO USE 1. Open RemoteCamera on both devices 2. The devices will automatically find each other 3. Choose which device is the Camera and which is the Controller 4. Frame your shot and tap the shutter button! No account needed. No subscription. Your photos stay on your device. Questions or feedback? Contact me at tran.binhan@outlook.com

Screenshots

iCamShutter4 screens
Remote Camera Trigger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCamShutter at 4.0 against Remote Camera Trigger's 2.0. iCamShutter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.0). Remote Camera Trigger's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Remote Camera Trigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCamShutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCamShutter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iCamShutter's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Camera Trigger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamShutter ships an update every 6 months, Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCamShutter versus Remote Camera Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamShutterRemote Camera Trigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongBinh An Tran

Customer experience

iCamShutter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Remote Camera Trigger

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCamShutter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Camera Trigger

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is iCamShutter free?
iCamShutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Camera Trigger free?
Remote Camera Trigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCamShutter or Remote Camera Trigger?
iCamShutter is rated higher. iCamShutter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Camera Trigger averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iCamShutter or Remote Camera Trigger have ads?
Neither iCamShutter nor Remote Camera Trigger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamShutter or Remote Camera Trigger?
iCamShutter ships an update every 6 months, and Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. Most recently, iCamShutter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Camera Trigger on September 30, 2026.

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