# Watch Snap vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 55% against Watch Snap's 0%. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Watch Snap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Watch Snap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 989 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+ Canon Camera Remote's.

Watch Snap ships an update every 5 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Snap | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-snap-social-camera-remote/id980208861/reviews) | **[4.5 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **989** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Approk](https://appshunter.io/developer/980208860) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-snap-social-camera-remote/id980208861)

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.

**Highlights:** Live preview on Apple Watch, Remote photo capture, One-tap social sharing, Instant and timer modes, Lock screen launch

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

Control your Canon camera remotely for stunning photos and videos. Browse, download, and enhance images with advanced exposure tools and GPS tagging. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional shoots.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Wireless and USB connection, Photo browsing and download, GPS location tagging, Advanced exposure tools, Intervalometer for time-lapses, Exposure bracketing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great features
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🚀 Impressive developer responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain camera models
- Dropped connections
- Inconsistent performance
- Shutter mode resets to continuous
- No video mode support

**Requested features**

- Remote video control
- Direct camera gallery access
- Ability to delete photos from app
- Landscape mode
- Customizable exposure bracketing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Snap free?

Watch Snap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Snap or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. Watch Snap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 989 ratings.

### Do Watch Snap or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?

Neither Watch Snap nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Snap or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Watch Snap ships an update every 5 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Watch Snap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on November 7, 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.*