# Canon Camera Connect vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Canon Camera Connect at 4.8 against Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's 4.3. Canon Camera Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (149K vs 1K). Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 21%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Canon Camera Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Canon Camera Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon Camera Connect has 149K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Canon Camera Connect's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canon Camera Connect | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (149K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camera-connect/id944097177/reviews)** | [4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Canon Camera Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camera-connect/id944097177)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon cameras to your smartphone or tablet. Control your camera remotely with live view, add location data to images, and update camera firmware.

**Highlights:** Transfer camera images to smartphone, Remote shooting with live view, Add smartphone location data to images, Bluetooth remote shutter release, Firmware transfer, Wi-Fi connection switching

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient photo transfer
- 💡 Remote shooting feature
- 🚀 Fast photo transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to register new cameras
- Photos not transferred sequentially
- Fails to detect surrounding WiFi networks
- Bluetooth connection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add support for RAW file transfer
- Improve GPS geotagging functionality
- Implement background photo transfer
- Add intervalometer feature
- Allow remote lens focus control


### Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148)

Control your Sony camera remotely for stunning photos and time-lapses. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing, advanced exposure tools, and intervalometer for automated shooting. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional photography.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Composition tools (aspect ratios, grid), Advanced exposure controls (histogram, zebras), Exposure and focus bracketing, Configurable delay and intervalometer, Audio cues for countdown and shutter

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canon Camera Connect free?

Canon Camera Connect is free to download, 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, Canon Camera Connect or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Canon Camera Connect is rated higher. Canon Camera Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 149K ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 from 1K ratings.

### Do Canon Camera Connect or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Canon Camera Connect nor Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canon Camera Connect or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Canon Camera Connect was updated on October 19, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on October 17, 2026.

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