Comparison

Brinno vs DWARFLAB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brinno

Control your time lapse camera remotely, preview recordings, and edit your captured video clips on the go. Create personalized scenes, replay your time lapses instantly, and share them across your social networks.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Personalized shooting scenes
  • Instant video replay
  • Quick video editing (trim, text, speed)
  • Social media sharing
  • Step Video recording
Features
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Brinno Makes Time Lapse Easy! The new generation Brinno app makes it easy to control your Brinno time lapse camera, replay and share your personal time lapse video clips on the go. --- Key Features --- // Full Control Get full remote control of all camera functions: preview, start and stop recording, switch capture modes and more. // Personalized Scene Choose pre-set shooting scene or create your own. // Video Replay Enjoy the fun of instant time lapse video. // Quick Editing Trim/Text/Speed/Music/Reverse/Signature/Share video clips. // Instant Share Share great time lapse videos to your social network --- Camera Compatibility --- TLC130 --- Brinno TLC130 Camera Features --- - Full HD resolution - Auto generation of time lapse video - Brand new Step Video recording - 16 days long lasting battery life - IPX4 Splash-proof - Portable size App demonstration video: https://youtu.be/DDCH66mQY7M

About

DWARFLAB

This app connects wirelessly to a smart telescope, offering intuitive control for capturing stunning images of the night sky and dynamic terrestrial scenes. It features automatic tracking, in-app image processing, and panorama creation for both astrophotography and everyday use.

Highlights
  • Wireless telescope connection
  • In-built star atlas for astrophotography
  • Automatic celestial and motion tracking
  • In-app image stacking and post-processing
  • Gigapixel panorama creation
  • Time-lapse photography
Features
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DWARFLAB smart telescope, empowered by advanced technology, opens up a world of diverse perspectives for users, capturing the wonders of life. No guidance or experience needed, it's ready to use out of the box. Wireless Connection Use the App to connect wirelessly with DWARFLAB smart telescope, enabling not only precise control but also making the shooting process more flexible and efficient. Astrophotography The App features an in-built star atlas, allowing you to simply tap on the celestial you desire to proceed with automatic star tracking and enjoy real-time image stacking. You can also adjust the astro curves and personalize the color grading to create your own 4K astronomical images. In-App Post Processing Capture, select, stack, and enhance — all in one seamless workflow for astrophotography. Supports both onboard stacking and cloud-based processing, with multi-format export options to make every astro image crisp and brilliant. Motion Tracking You can freely select the target to track on the shooting interface, enjoying the flexibility of manual selection; or you can use the telescope's automatic recognition function, which intelligently identifies tracks, and starts recordings, easily capturing dynamic scenes such as bird predation, flights, and sports close-ups. Gigapixel Panorama Simply set the shooting range and tap to start — with one-click stitching, you can create extremely detailed and vast panoramic images, supporting deep zoom and experiencing an unprecedented level of detail richness. Time-Lapse Photography Capture the flow and changes of time, recording the hustle and bustle of traffic, the blooming and wilting of flowers. Combined with astronomical tracking functions, it can also record the trajectory of the sun, solar/lunar eclipses, and the star trails.

Screenshots

Brinno1 screens
DWARFLAB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DWARFLAB at 3.5 against Brinno's 2.4. DWARFLAB also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (141 vs 5). Brinno's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DWARFLAB holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DWARFLAB has 141 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Brinno's written reviews are positive against 35% of DWARFLAB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brinno ships an update every 9 months, DWARFLAB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brinno versus DWARFLAB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrinnoDWARFLAB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)3.5 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews35.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrinno IncorporatedTinyphoton (Wuhan) Technology. Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Brinno

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

DWARFLAB

All ratings141 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral21.0%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Brinno

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DWARFLAB

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • WiFi connection fails repeatedly or drops within seconds
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and older iOS versions
  • Account creation security verification fails
  • Full-screen mode freezes with no escape option
  • Autofocus produces inconsistent or blurry results
Show 16 more
  • Manual focus unresponsive
  • Tracking takes excessive time to initiate
  • Dark frame calibration lines appear and ruin images
  • Temperature-related calibration failures
  • Settings reset to defaults after stacking
  • IR Cut/Pass filter constantly resets to Pass mode
  • Photo saving to album is inconsistent (hit or miss)
  • App freezes when changing camera systems
  • Inverted controls and flipped image display
  • Battery icon obscures capacity readout on iPhone
  • STA mode connectivity broken
  • Firmware update errors prevent connection
  • Image preview not displaying in app
  • Joystick controls unresponsive intermittently
  • Wide and telephoto lens menu settings reversed
  • App incompatible with iOS versions below 15

Requested features

13 requests
  • One-tap return to home and power off function
  • Panorama/mosaic image merging capability
  • Comet-aligned tracking mode
  • Dew control for iOS (available on Android)
  • iPad-optimized app version
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  • Histogram display in app
  • Burst mode functionality
  • External Barlow lens support
  • Mac M-series silicon compatibility
  • Ability to skip firmware updates until convenient time
  • Milky Way capture documentation for Dwarf Mini
  • Photo album integration improvements
  • STA mode WiFi connectivity fix

In-app purchases

None

Brinno

No in-app purchases

None

DWARFLAB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brinno free?
Brinno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DWARFLAB free?
DWARFLAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brinno or DWARFLAB?
DWARFLAB is rated higher. Brinno averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DWARFLAB averages 3.5 from 141 ratings.
Do Brinno or DWARFLAB have ads?
Neither Brinno nor DWARFLAB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brinno or DWARFLAB?
Brinno ships an update every 9 months, and DWARFLAB every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brinno was updated on October 13, 2026 and DWARFLAB on October 12, 2026.

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