Comparison

Air Remote Mobile vs BT Shutter

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

Head to head
About

Air Remote Mobile

Control Canon and Nikon cameras wirelessly from your iOS device. Transfer images, adjust settings, and utilize advanced features like time lapse and focus stacking. Ideal for remote shooting without internet access.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Image transfer (RAW/JPEG)
  • Live view
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Time lapse
  • Focus stacking
  • Image review on iOS device
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The Air Remote Mobile Tethering App, from Tether Tools, has compatibility with Canon and Nikon cameras and is a free companion software for the Air Direct Wireless Tethering System and the Case Air Wireless Tethering System. This software will only work in conjunction with Tether Tools wireless hardware devices. To verify camera compatibility or to purchase a wireless tethering system, visit www.tethertools.com/wireless. Air Remote is a powerful and versatile camera control system providing seamless wireless communications. Transfer RAW or JPEG images from most Nikon and Canon cameras to iOS devices. Internet access is not needed, so shooting in remote locations is simple. Control many of the camera functions and settings from your iOS device including live view, creative modes, auto-focus, aperture, shutter, ISO and more. Also, Air Remote adds features which may not be available in-camera like focus-peaking and touch focus. Instantly review full resolution images as they are being shot or review images directly from the camera’s media card. Review images on larger and remote screens for composition, lighting and focus. Advanced Air Remote features include time lapse, focus stacking, bracketing, video and more. Send images to the cloud for seamless backup or instantly share on online all within the Air Remote App. For additional information please visit our FAQ page: https://www.tethertools.com/faq

About

BT Shutter

Control your phone's camera remotely with this Bluetooth accessory. It allows for hands-free photo and video capture, zooming, and camera switching, enhancing your photography experience.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Video recording
  • Zoom in/out
  • Switch camera
  • Increase visual field
  • Better photo effects
Features
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This is a multifunctional bluetooth ancillary camera equipment -Bluetooth selfie monopod, and it has broken the mode of traditional  photograph way, increase the visual field, better photo effects than before .By the Bluetooth selfie monopod  applied to apple device, come ture unique photograph mode.With this device, you can take a photo at the desired angle.Take more easy and happy. Compatibility: iOS7.0+ mobile devices with Bluetooth 3.0 technology Support Devices: iTouch5, iPhone4S/5/5s/5C/6/6 Plus/6S/6S Plus/7/7 Plus or later iPad2/new iPad/iPad mini /iPad Air or later Features: Make a video Zoom in Zoom out Change the Camera Remote camera Increase more visual field Prefer photo effects

Screenshots

Air Remote Mobile4 screens
BT Shutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Remote Mobile at 2.5 against BT Shutter's 1.7. Air Remote Mobile also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Remote Mobile holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Air Remote Mobile's written reviews are positive against 5% of BT Shutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Remote Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, BT Shutter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Air Remote Mobile versus BT Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Remote MobileBT Shutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (27 ratings) — better1.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2729 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaging Brands, Inc.成 林

Customer experience

Air Remote Mobile

All ratings27 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative63.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral16.3%
Negative61.2%

BT Shutter

All ratings29 ratings
Positive17.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.8%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative87.1%

In-app purchases

None

Air Remote Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

BT Shutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Remote Mobile free?
Air Remote Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BT Shutter free?
BT Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air Remote Mobile or BT Shutter?
Air Remote Mobile is rated higher. Air Remote Mobile averages 2.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while BT Shutter averages 1.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Air Remote Mobile or BT Shutter have ads?
Neither Air Remote Mobile nor BT Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Remote Mobile or BT Shutter?
Air Remote Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and BT Shutter every 5 months. Most recently, Air Remote Mobile was updated on September 20, 2026 and BT Shutter on June 11, 2026.

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