Pulse Camera Control vs MIOPS MOBILE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse Camera Control
Control your Canon or Nikon DSLR wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Take photos, videos, and time-lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.
- Wireless DSLR control
- Remote photo/video capture
- Time-lapse with exposure ramping
- ISO, shutter speed, aperture control
- Instant image thumbnails & histograms
- Control up to 3 devices
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This is the smartphone control app for Pulse. Pulse is a device that attaches to your Canon or Nikon DSLR and allows you to wirelessly take photos, videos and time-lapses from your phone or tablet and get instant feedback. With Pulse you get complete creative control all while staying free to use your phone or tablet. From the mountains to the studio Pulse handles everything from your biggest projects to impromptu street photography. With its small size and intuitive features, you'll never want to leave it behind. Pulse Features : -Wirelessly control ISO, shutter speed and aperture from up to 100 feet -Receive image thumbnails and histograms within seconds -Take 'Holy Grail' timelapses with exposure ramping -Control up to 3 Pulses at once -Free up WiFi and Internet as Pulse uses Bluetooth and BLE -Extend your session with 24 hours of battery (USB rechargeable)
MIOPS MOBILE
Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.
- Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
- Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
- Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
- Scenario mode for combining triggers
- Scheduling of trigger sequences
- DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pulse Camera Control at 3.0 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pulse Camera Control holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pulse Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse Camera Control | MIOPS MOBILE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (23 ratings) — better | 2.4 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews — better | 40.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tangy Laboratories Inc | ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI |
Customer experience
Pulse Camera Control
MIOPS MOBILE
Bugs and requests
Pulse Camera Control
Reported bugs
58 issues- Endless bugs
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Disconnects frequently
- App can't find device
- Occasional clipping with onscreen text
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- Connection unreliable depending on camera settings
- Unit needs to be disconnected and reconnected
- Bluetooth connection reset and deleted
- Bluetooth keeps cutting out
- Incorrect camera mode detection
- HDR option not working
- Bug report submission failure
- Firmware update issues
- Camera lockups
- App unable to update firmware
- GUI outdated
- Bluetooth dropping out
- Live view not available
- No preview on D800E
- Inability to connect to D3s
- Special cable needed for some Canon models
- Awkward app navigation
- Missing camera settings information
- Disconnection between app and pulse
- Disconnection between pulse and camera
- Camera stuck in busy mode
- Camera error messages
- Device not found by app
- Thumbnails not displaying correctly
- USB cable port compatibility issues
- Firmware update bricked device
- Firmware update makes device useless
- Device will not stay connected via Bluetooth
- Intermittent disconnects
- Vibration when tripping shutter
- Playback on camera's LCD issue
- Inability to see image output
- App not working on iPhone 7+
- Training video not accessible
- Inability to control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
- Thumbnail feature not working
- Video to photo transition issues
- App is broken
- Disconnects after trying to load thumbnail
- Bluetooth connection issues
- App does not connect to Pulse
- Number scrollers unresponsive
- Dialogue box annoyance with thumbnails
- Menu options missing on iPhone 4
- Camera settings not always propagating
- App not connecting to device
- Device not recognized by app
- HDR exposure sequencing incorrect
- Thumbnails not working
- Company unresponsive to problems
- Does not work with Canon 5D Mark IV
- App does not connect to Pulse Controller
- Shows up in Bluetooth list but app says not connected
Requested features
18 requests- Apple Watch support
- Image preview
- Histogram
- Ability to disable vibration when tripping shutter
- Retainment of playback on camera's LCD (Nikon) while Pulse is plugged in
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- Directly download images to phone from app
- See lens output
- Live view
- Focus point control
- Ability to see ISO, f, and t of the pic just taken
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Full image display for thumbnails
- Ability to turn off LED
- Fix bugs and improve reliability
- Improve app navigation
- Add shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings control
- Make training video accessible again
MIOPS MOBILE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pulse Camera Control
No in-app purchases
MIOPS MOBILE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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