Comparison

Pulse Camera Control vs Unleashed

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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)

About

Unleashed

Control your camera remotely with advanced features like long exposures, timelapses, and HDR bracketing. This app pairs with a small hardware module to offer full camera control and enhance your photography without touching the camera. It's designed for ease of use and reliable performance, even with advanced shooting modes.

Highlights
  • Remote camera triggering
  • Video recording control
  • In-app camera settings adjustment
  • Direct in-camera geotagging
  • Long exposure up to 4.5 hours
  • Advanced timelapse creation
  • HDR and focus bracketing
Features
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UNLEASHED - The tiny Bluetooth module on the side of your camera with the most intuitive app. The Unleashed gives you full control over your camera directly from your phone and adds a ton of features to your camera – all easy to use from our app. It’s so much more than just a wireless camera remote: it unleashes features you wish your camera had in the first place. Keep your camera set up minimal and lightweight, without compromising on function. With the Unleashed you’ll never miss out on a perfect photo opportunity again. ALL FEATURES AT A GLANCE - Remote triggering for tripod shots and family photos - Video recording, even with multiple cameras - Changing settings from our app, without touching the camera - Direct in-camera geotagging - Long exposures, perfectly timed up to 4.5 hours - Timelapses made easy, even advanced “holy grail” day-to-night transitions - HDR bracketing - Focus bracketing - Gallery with high resolution photo review - Photo sharing, right from our app SMART HARDWARE, INCREDIBLY SMALL - Tiny, low-profile & ultralight – can stay on your camera at all times. - No battery, no charging – always ready. - Pairs in under 10 seconds – reconnects instantly when you turn on your camera or open the app. - Keeps controlling the camera, even if you lose Bluetooth connectivity – the Unleashed itself contains all the smarts, so even if you close the app, you walk out of range or your phone battery dies, it will keep controlling the camera independently to finish your shot. INTUITIVE APP, READY IN SECONDS Easy to use – actually works reliably and reconnects automatically. Clear and uncluttered – without compromising on function. Incredibly intuitive – gorgeous design you’ll actually enjoy using. “The thing just lives on my camera, I don’t think it has left my camera body even once since the day I got it. I no longer have to constantly worry about forgetting to bring a shutter remote, or losing it along the way. The interface of the Unleashed app is easy to use and very effective. It’s also so nice to finally have an app that has real usable timelapse functions.” - Derek Sturman “With UNLEASHED, Foolography is launching the smartest SLR camera remote control yet.” - TechCrunch Go to foolography.com/start to see if your camera is compatible and to watch tutorials on all features.

Screenshots

Pulse Camera Control4 screens
Unleashed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unleashed at 4.3 against Pulse Camera Control's 3.0. Unleashed also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Unleashed holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pulse Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 55% of Unleashed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pulse Camera Control versus Unleashed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse Camera ControlUnleashed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings)4.3 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews55.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncFoolography

Customer experience

Pulse Camera Control

All ratings23 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral21.7%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative48.2%

Unleashed

All ratings46 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative37.9%

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

Unleashed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Camera Control

No in-app purchases

None

Unleashed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse Camera Control free?
Pulse Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unleashed free?
Unleashed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pulse Camera Control or Unleashed?
Unleashed is rated higher. Pulse Camera Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Unleashed averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.
Do Pulse Camera Control or Unleashed have ads?
Neither Pulse Camera Control nor Unleashed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Camera Control or Unleashed?
Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and Unleashed every 2 months. Most recently, Pulse Camera Control was updated on September 30, 2026 and Unleashed on October 6, 2026.

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