Comparison

Pulse Camera Control vs Intervalometer for Canon

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

Intervalometer for Canon

This app enables long-exposure time-lapse photography by connecting to compatible Canon cameras via Bluetooth. It offers features like BULB mode control, unlimited photo capture, and background operation for uninterrupted shooting.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Long-exposure time-lapse
  • BULB mode control
  • Unlimited photos
  • Background operation
  • Video recording restart
Features
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Compatible with the following models: EOS 1D X Mark III EOS M6 / M6 Mark II / M50 / M50 Mark II / M200 EOS RP / R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / R7 / R8 / R10 / R50 / R100 EOS 200D Mark II / 250D/SL3 EOS 850D/T8i EOS 90D PowerShot G5 X Mark II / G7 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II Shoot limitless timelapse, long-exposure, and astrophotography images with your Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera using our energy-efficient Bluetooth Intervalometer App. Or use it for self-portraits: Taking photos of yourself with a real camera does not have to mean running back and forth to beat a 10-second timer. An intervalometer lets your camera take repeated shots at set intervals, so you can step into the frame, adjust your pose, and capture more natural-looking self-portraits, solo travel photos, and hands-free selfies. Longer Battery Life Bluetooth (BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy) requires up to 90% less energy than Wifi, hence your battery will last longer. BULB mode Set the exposure time on your camera or switch to BULB mode and control the exposure time directly from the app without any time limit. AEB mode Take multiple pictures while using Auto Exposure Bracketing on your camera. Unlimited Number of Photos and Automatic Stop Choose between infinite triggering or an automatic stop after a set number of photos. Alarm on Interruption and Automatic Reconnect Sounds an alarm when the camera disconnects from the phone while shooting is in progress and automatically attempts to reconnect the app to the camera in order to continue shooting. Continue in Background Triggering continues even when the app is minimised in the background. Video mode The intervalometer also works in Video mode and can be used to re-start video recording. This might be useful for cameras that have a 30 minute video recording limit. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pulse Camera Control4 screens
Intervalometer for Canon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Intervalometer for Canon at 4.7 against Pulse Camera Control's 3.0. Intervalometer for Canon also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 45%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pulse Camera Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Intervalometer for Canon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pulse Camera Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intervalometer for Canon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Pulse Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 87% of Intervalometer for Canon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, Intervalometer for Canon weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pulse Camera Control versus Intervalometer for Canon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse Camera ControlIntervalometer for Canon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings)4.7 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2378 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncRichard Buhmann

Customer experience

Pulse Camera Control

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

Intervalometer for Canon

All ratings78 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Camera Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Intervalometer for Canon

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months7 Days trial$7.996 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime (Existing User)Free
  • Lifetime Subscription$14.99

Questions

Is Pulse Camera Control free?
Pulse Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervalometer for Canon free?
Intervalometer for Canon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pulse Camera Control or Intervalometer for Canon?
Intervalometer for Canon is rated higher. Pulse Camera Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Intervalometer for Canon averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.
Do Pulse Camera Control or Intervalometer for Canon have ads?
Neither Pulse Camera Control nor Intervalometer for Canon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Camera Control or Intervalometer for Canon?
Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and Intervalometer for Canon weekly. Most recently, Pulse Camera Control was updated on August 4, 2026 and Intervalometer for Canon on September 19, 2026.

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