# Retro Camera! vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Camera! | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129/reviews) | **[4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


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