Comparison

Pulse Camera Control vs My Camera Collection

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

My Camera Collection

Catalog your camera collection with detailed information on up to 26 fields per camera. Manage reference lists and track the estimated value of your gear. Store unlimited photos and notes for each item.

Highlights
  • Detailed camera field entry (26 fields)
  • Unlimited photos and notes per camera
  • Customizable reference lists
  • Valuation feature for collection value
  • Searchable camera database
Features
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1: In general this app will let you enter 26 different fields (Camera Brand, Model, Year, Date Purchased, Cost, Est. Value, Coverage format, Product Type, Lens Mount, Mega Pixels, Film type, Filter size, Filter type, Zoom/Prime, Focus type, Lens type, Max Aperture, Min Focal length, Max Focal length, Memory Card type, Special Lens Design, Flash System, Photography type, Grade, Battery type) about the camera as well as unlimited photos and notes. 2: 19 of the 26 fields are connected to reference lists or drop down lists which the user controls what is in the lists. You can get to these lists by using the Reference lists menu from the main menu or you can use the long press functionality of each field text edit, simply hold your finger on the text field for ½ second and the reference list for that field will appear. 3: The valuation feature will help you search for the value of the cameras in your collection and give you a total value.

Screenshots

Pulse Camera Control4 screens
My Camera Collection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pulse Camera Control at Free against My Camera Collection's $0.99. Pulse Camera Control also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). My Camera Collection's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pulse Camera Control is free to download; My Camera Collection costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Camera Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, My Camera Collection every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pulse Camera Control versus My Camera Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse Camera ControlMy Camera Collection
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (23 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncBryan Hall

Customer experience

Pulse Camera Control

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

My Camera Collection

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

My Camera Collection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Camera Control

No in-app purchases

None

My Camera Collection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse Camera Control free?
Pulse Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Camera Collection free?
My Camera Collection costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pulse Camera Control or My Camera Collection?
My Camera Collection is rated higher. Pulse Camera Control averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while My Camera Collection averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pulse Camera Control or My Camera Collection have ads?
Neither Pulse Camera Control nor My Camera Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Camera Control or My Camera Collection?
Pulse Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and My Camera Collection every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pulse Camera Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and My Camera Collection on October 13, 2026.

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