Comparison

Retro Camera! 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

Retro Camera!

Easily create artistic, nostalgic photos with over 35 professionally designed retro filters. Apply effects with a single tap, then save or share your creations to social media or email.

Highlights
  • 35+ retro camera filters
  • Single-tap filter application
  • Random filter option
  • Instagram size adjustment
  • Self-timer for selfies
  • Photo framing
  • Social media sharing
Features
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*** One of the BEST camera app on App Store! *** FUN and SUPER EASY way to take a nostalgic retro style photo! In a few taps, you can easily create artistic photograph using more than 35 professionally designed camera filters. Of course, you can share photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other SNS service. And also you can send photos to your friends by email. Operations: 1. Choose a filter, or push random button. 2. Take a shoot. 3. Save or share! That's it! Features: -> Easy-to-use single tap retro filters -> More than 35 professionally designed camera filters -> Random filter option -> Size adjustment for Instagram -> Self-timer, good for selfie -> Photo frame -> Share photos to Twitter, Facebook or other SNS -> Save photos to Photo Library -> Print photos

About

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

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
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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. • 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

Retro Camera!4 screens
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at 55% against Retro Camera!'s 0%. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Retro Camera!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Retro Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Retro Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Retro Camera! versus Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Camera!Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (48 ratings)4.3 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings481K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuantis, Inc.Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Retro Camera!

All ratings48 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews392 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

Retro Camera!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Retro Camera!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$65.00

Questions

Is Retro Camera! free?
Retro Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Camera! or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is rated higher. Retro Camera! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 from 1K ratings.
Do Retro Camera! or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?
Retro Camera! shows ads; Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Camera! or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?
Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Retro Camera! was updated on June 11, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on September 30, 2026.

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