# Cascable Studio vs Shutter App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter App at 92% against Cascable Studio's 45%. Shutter App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Cascable Studio's advantage is ratings volume (379 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Shutter App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 379 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Cascable Studio's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shutter App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cascable Studio | Shutter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-camera-tether/id974193500/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-app/id1506227129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.8** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) | [Shutter Studio Intl Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487836163) |

## What reviewers say

### Cascable Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-camera-tether/id974193500)

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Automated timelapses, Exposure bracketing, Shutter remote control, Fast image downloading, RAW capture support, Unified interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascable Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascable Pro (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Cascable Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete My Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete My Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (Legacy) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (No Subscription) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful remote control features
- 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
- 📷 Great for tethered shooting
- 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
- 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
- 🔍 Limited camera setting control
- 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to camera
- Camera settings not applying correctly
- Unreliable shutter triggering
- Geotagging issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode without overlays
- Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
- Support for more camera models
- Improved video recording capabilities
- Background operation for intervalometer


### Shutter App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-app/id1506227129)

Connect with photographers for remote virtual photoshoots. This app allows models to be directed and posed by photographers remotely, capturing high-quality images without being on location together. Photographers can control settings and manage photos within the app.

**Highlights:** Virtual photoshoots, Remote connection with photographers, Photographer-directed posing, High-quality image capture, In-app photo management, JPEG and RAW capture

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cascable Studio free?

Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shutter App free?

Shutter App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cascable Studio or Shutter App?

Shutter App is rated higher. Cascable Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Shutter App averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Cascable Studio or Shutter App have ads?

Neither Cascable Studio nor Shutter App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cascable Studio or Shutter App?

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, and Shutter App monthly. Most recently, Cascable Studio was updated on October 10, 2026 and Shutter App on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*