Comparison

GoCamera vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

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

Head to head
About

GoCamera

Control your Sony PlayMemories Mobile camera remotely to capture stunning photos with custom exposure settings. Edit and share your images with friends directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Remote control Sony cameras
  • Custom exposure settings
  • Zoom in/out
  • Various shooting modes
  • Photo editing tools
  • Direct sharing
Features
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GoCamera is a powerful camera app that gives you remote control over your Sony PlayMemories Mobile camera. Use GoCamera to take stunning photos with custom exposure settings. Once shot, easily edit and share your pictures with your friends. FEATURES
 - Remote control Sony PlayMemories Mobile cameras - Zoom in and zoom out of your scenes - Use different shooting modes like Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual (depending on camera and firmware) - Control exposure settings such as exposure compensation (EV), ISO speed, aperture and shutter speed (depending on exposure mode) - Adjust white balance pre-sets - Edit your photos using features like cropping, filter effects or blur - Share your favorite moments with your friends via iMessage, Facebook, Twitter, and more Please note that GoCamera does not support capturing videos. RELIABILITY & USER EXPERIENCE With our latest updates we were able to significantly improve reliability and user experience. GoCamera is now faster than ever. Furthermore, we tested GoCamera with a large number of different Sony camera models such as the QX10, QX100, Alpha 5100, Alpha 6000, HX400V, and more. DEVICE SUPPORT List of Sony PlayMemories Mobile cameras: Sony a7, Sony a7S II, Sony a7R, Sony a7R II, Sony a7S, Sony a5000, Sony a5100, Sony av6000, Sony a6300, Sony a6500, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-6, Sony HX60, Sony HX80, Sony HX90, Sony HX400, Sony WX500, Sony RX10 II, Sony RX10 III, Sony RX100 III, Sony RX100 IV, Sony RX100 V, Sony DSC-QX10, Sony DSC-QX30, Sony DSC-QX100, Sony ILCE-QX1. Sony discontinued the PlayMemories Mobile interface in March 2017. Cameras released after this date such as the Sony a7R III may not be compatible to GoCamera. Please read your camera’s user manual or visit Sony’s support website for further information on device support. Please note that some devices need to install the ‘Smart Remote Embedded’ service from the camera's built-in app store to enable WiFi connectivity. Please adhere to your camera's manual. Furthermore, being a third party developer, we cannot guarantee device support for all PlayMemories Mobile cameras as Sony can restrict third party usage and change interface settings at its own discretion. LEGAL By downloading this app you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: www.caloon.co/legal We use icons from Icons8 under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported license. For more information, visit https://icons8.com

About

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Control your Sony, Canon, or Fujifilm camera remotely for various photography needs. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, GPS tagging, and advanced exposure tools. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, real estate, and astrophotography.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control (Sony, Canon, Fujifilm)
  • Wireless and USB connectivity
  • Photo browsing, filtering, and download
  • GPS location tagging
  • Exposure bracketing and BULB support
  • Intervalometer for repeated capture
  • Focus bracketing (Sony only)
Features
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Remote control your camera: Sony (alpha and Cyber-shot), Canon (EOS and PowerShot), or Fujifilm (X and GFX series). Capture flawless self-portraits, breathtaking travel shots, professional real-estate photos, stunning time-lapses, and more. (See a list of supported camera models at the end of this description.) WHY YOU’LL LOVE SHUTTER+ • Connect wirelessly or use a USB cable. • Easily browse, filter and download photos from the camera. • Add GPS location to your photos. • Compose perfect shots with aspect ratios and grid overlays. • Nail down exposure with tools like RGB, histogram, zebras and false color. • Exposure bracketing & BULB support. • Focus bracketing (see compatibility below!) • Include yourself in the photo - configurable delay and interval for repeated capture (intervalometer). • Audio cues for countdown and shutter. • Optimized for low battery usage. PERFECT FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER Self-portraits & group shots Set the timer, join the scene, and let Shutter+ take multiple frames so everyone looks their best. Travel photography Capture sunrises, sunsets, and landmark shots — no strangers, no cut-off limbs. Real-estate & interiors Use composition tools to line up the shot, and exposure bracketing to preserve detail in bright and dark areas. Astrophotography Stack multiple exposures for sharp, noise-free images of the Milky Way and Northern Lights. Social media & lifestyle Compose, pose, and shoot as many takes as you want — without relying on anyone else. SUPPORTED CAMERAS Sony alpha series: a1 (I, II), a7 (I*, II, III*, IV, V), a7R (I*, II, III*, IV, V, VI), a7S (I, II, III), a7C (I, II), a7C R, a9 (I, II, III),'e' a5000*, a5100, a6000*, a6100*, a6300, a6400*, a6500, a6600*, a6700 Sony FX-series: FX2, FX3, FX30 Sony RX-series: RX1R II*, RX1R III, RX10 (II, III, IV*, V), RX100 (III, IV, V, VI, VII) Sony ZV-series: ZV-1, ZV-1 II, ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II Sony HX, WX-series: HX400V*, HX60V*, HX80*, HX90V*, HX99, WX500* Sony NES, NEX-series: NES-5R*, NEX-5T*, NEX-6* Canon EOS R-series: R, Ra, RP, R1, R3, R5 (I, II), R5 C, R6 (I, II, III), R6 V, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100 Canon EOS M-series: M10, M100, M200, M5, M50 (I, II), M6 (I, II) Canon EOS Rebel: SL2, SL3, T100, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T8i Canon EOS DSLRs 5D IV, 6D (I, II), 70D, 77D, 80D, 90D, 200D (I, II), 250D, 750D, 760D, 800D, 850D, 1300D, 1500D, 2000D, 3000D, 4000D, 8000D, 9000D Canon EOS Kiss: M, M2, X10, X10i, X80, X8i, X9, X90, X9i Canon PowerShot V1, G1 X III, G5 X II, G7X (II, III), G9X II SX420 HS, SX430 IS, SX432 IS, SX540 HS, SX620 HS SX70 HS, SX720 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS Fujifilm X-series: X-E3, X-E4, X-E5, X-H1, X-H2, X-H2S, X-M5, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-S20, X-T2, X-T20, X-T3, X-T30 (I, II, III), X-T4, X-T5, X-T50, X100F, X100V, X100VI Fujifilm GFX-series: GFX100 (I, II, IR), GFX100RF, GFX100S (I, II), GFX50R, GFX50S (I, II) FOCUS BRACKETING SUPPORT (SONY ONLY) Cameras: a1 (I, II), a7C (I, II), a7CR, a7 IV, a7R (IV, V, VI), a7S III, a9 (I, II, III), a6700, FX2, FX3, FX30, RX100 VII, RX1R III, ZV-1 (I, II), ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 (I, II) Only Sony AF lenses are supported! WARNING: a7, a7R, a6000, a5000, RX1R II and NEX models do not support video. WARNING: a7, a7R, a7S, a5000, a5100, a6000, RX100 III, HX400V and NEX-series cameras do not support burst shooting. WARNING: a7 III, a7R III, a6100, a6400, a6600, RX10 IV don't allow tap to focus. Terms of use: https://shutter.dev/legal/terms Canon, EOS R, EOS M, EOS Kiss, EOS Rebel, PowerShot are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Fujifilm is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.

Screenshots

GoCamera4 screens
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at 55% against GoCamera's 4%. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on price (Free vs $14.99) and rating (4.4 vs 2.3). GoCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, 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

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download; GoCamera costs $14.99 up front. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. GoCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 340 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of GoCamera's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoCamera ships an update fortnightly, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoCamera versus Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoCameraShutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (340 ratings)4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews55.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3401.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwiftware Solutions GmbHCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

GoCamera

All ratings340 ratings
Positive30.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative66.5%
Written reviews247 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative95.1%

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

All ratings1,103 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

GoCamera

From 340 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 🔒 Secure connection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues
  • 💸 Overpriced for functionality
  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Consistent performance
  • 💡 Useful features like intervalometer and focus bracketing
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Responsive customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance (lag, freezing)
  • ⚠️ Subscription model for full functionality
  • ⚠️ Requires access to entire photo library
  • ⚠️ Expensive for some users

Bugs and requests

GoCamera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to camera
  • Freezing and lagging issues
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Video recording support
  • Improved camera control options
  • Automatic photo/video transfer

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Exposure bracketing not working as expected
  • Inability to download stored photos from camera
  • Incompatibility with certain Sony camera models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control focus point
  • Option to disable automatic image preview
  • Support for RAW file format
  • Improved compatibility with newer Sony camera models
  • Landscape mode UI orientation

In-app purchases

None

GoCamera

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.00

Questions

Is GoCamera free?
GoCamera costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoCamera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is rated higher. GoCamera averages 2.3 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do GoCamera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?
Neither GoCamera nor Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoCamera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
GoCamera ships an update fortnightly, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote every 10 days. Most recently, GoCamera was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on November 10, 2026.

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