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.
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)
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.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Long-exposure time-lapse
- BULB mode control
- Unlimited photos
- Background operation
- Video recording restart
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intervalometer for Canon at 88% against Pulse Camera Control's 45%. Intervalometer for Canon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Pulse Camera Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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. Intervalometer for Canon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pulse Camera Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 88% of Intervalometer for Canon's.
Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse Camera Control | Intervalometer for Canon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (23 ratings) | 4.7 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tangy Laboratories Inc | Richard Buhmann |
Customer experience
Pulse Camera Control
Intervalometer for Canon
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
Intervalometer for Canon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pulse Camera Control
No in-app purchases
Intervalometer for Canon
- 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 6 Months7 Days trial$7.996 Months
- Lifetime (Existing User)Free
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99
Questions
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