# Pulse Camera Control vs 321 TimerCam Remote

The clearest difference is rating: 321 TimerCam Remote at 5.0 against Pulse Camera Control's 3.0. 321 TimerCam Remote also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Pulse Camera Control's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

321 TimerCam Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pulse Camera Control has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, 321 TimerCam Remote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pulse Camera Control | 321 TimerCam Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-camera-control/id1093969356/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/321-timercam-remote/id1186191723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tangy Laboratories Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480011645) | [Simon Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/940494102) |

## What reviewers say

### Pulse Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-camera-control/id1093969356)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for time lapses
- 👍 Works well for long exposures
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Makes camera use easier
- 👍 Good design scheme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Endless bugs and confusion
- 🐛 Completely incompetent company
- 🐛 Still will not work
- 🐛 Occasional clipping with onscreen text
- 🐛 Connection can be unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Endless bugs
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Disconnects frequently
- App can't find device
- Occasional clipping with onscreen text

**Requested features**

- 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


### 321 TimerCam Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/321-timercam-remote/id1186191723)

Control your camera remotely using Bluetooth. This app allows you to set up your phone as a camera and control it from another device, perfect for capturing selfies, group shots, and wider-angle photos.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control via Bluetooth BLE, Live view functionality, Ideal for selfies and group photos, Use phone as a tripod-mounted camera, Enhanced photo freedom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pulse Camera Control free?

Pulse Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 321 TimerCam Remote free?

321 TimerCam Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pulse Camera Control or 321 TimerCam Remote?

321 TimerCam Remote is rated higher. Pulse Camera Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 321 TimerCam Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pulse Camera Control or 321 TimerCam Remote have ads?

Neither Pulse Camera Control nor 321 TimerCam Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pulse Camera Control or 321 TimerCam Remote?

Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and 321 TimerCam Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pulse Camera Control was updated on September 30, 2026 and 321 TimerCam Remote on September 25, 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.*