CloudTether vs ShutterSnitch
CloudTether tethers your camera to your phone over USB or Wi-Fi and delivers every shot to the cloud in real time — no laptop, no SD-card shuffle. Here's how it compares to ShutterSnitch.
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What ShutterSnitch is
ShutterSnitch is a long-running iOS app (iPhone and iPad) that wirelessly receives photos from your camera — via its built-in FTP server, Wi-Fi cards, or PTP/IP — for instant on-device review, with shot analysis that flags exposure or focal-length issues as frames arrive.
Where CloudTether is different
ShutterSnitch is built around receiving and reviewing images on an iOS device. CloudTether is built around delivering them onward: it tethers over USB or Wi-Fi and auto-routes every shot to the cloud destinations you choose — and to several at once — on iOS, Android and Mac.
Why photographers choose CloudTether
- Auto-delivers every shot to the cloud — Dropbox, Google Drive, SmugMug, ShootProof, FTP and more — seconds after the shutter.
- Runs on the iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android you already own — nothing extra to set up or power on location.
- Works across Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm from a single app.
- Upload once, fan out to multiple destinations in one session (Pro).
- Uploads over your phone's mobile data — no venue Wi-Fi required.
- Local mode saves straight to your phone's photo library when you're offline.
When ShutterSnitch is the better choice
If your priority is on-set review and culling on an iPad — checking sharpness and exposure on a big screen as frames land — ShutterSnitch's review and analysis tools are built for that. CloudTether focuses on hands-free delivery to the cloud rather than on-device review.
FAQ
Is CloudTether a ShutterSnitch alternative?
If your goal is to get every shot to the cloud automatically as you shoot — rather than to review images on an iPad — CloudTether is purpose-built for that, and runs on Android and Mac as well as iOS.
Does CloudTether upload straight to cloud destinations?
Yes. CloudTether delivers each photo from your phone to destinations like Dropbox, Google Drive, SmugMug, ShootProof and FTP in real time — and to several at once on the Pro plan.
See it for yourself
CloudTether is available on iOS and Android.
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