Watch Snap vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watch Snap
Control your iPhone camera remotely with your Apple Watch. Take photos, preview them live, and instantly share them to social media with a single tap. Perfect for group shots without needing selfie sticks or asking strangers.
- Live preview on Apple Watch
- Remote photo capture
- One-tap social sharing
- Instant and timer modes
- Lock screen launch
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Watch Snap is a social camera remote for Apple Watch. Take a photo with your Apple Watch and quickly share it from your Apple Watch. One tap Quick Share makes sharing from Apple Watch the easiest social experience on your wrist! Set your phone and take few steps back. Check from your Apple Watch everyone is included. Tap on your wrist and you have captured a perfect photo. No need for selfie sticks or giving phone to strangers. With Watch Snap Quick Share technology you can instantly share your photos to social networks with a single tap on the wrist. Supports Facebook and multiple Twitter accounts in streamlined sharing experience. Take and share a photo easily with Watch Snap - It's just tap on the wrist! Features * Live preview on Apple Watch * Take a photo with Apple Watch * Quick Share a photo from Apple Watch * Instant and timer snap modes * Launch Watch Snap camera from the lock screen
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.
- 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
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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. • Add GPS location to your photos. • 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at 55% against Watch Snap's 0%. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Watch Snap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Watch Snap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Watch Snap's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote's.
Watch Snap ships an update every 5 months, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Watch Snap | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Approk | Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
Watch Snap
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
Bugs and requests
Watch Snap
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
Watch Snap
No in-app purchases
Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote
- Monthly$4.491 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.00
Questions
Is Watch Snap free?
Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?
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