Comparison

Melight 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

Melight

Features
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This app remotely controls smart lighting devices via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Using your mobile device as a controller, you can switch lighting modes. It supports RGB colour control, CCT colour‑temperature control, one‑touch power on and off, helping you create your own lighting scenes.

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

Melight4 screens
Intervalometer for Canon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Melight at none against Intervalometer for Canon's 4. Intervalometer for Canon's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. Melight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Melight ships an update every 5 weeks, Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Melight versus Intervalometer for Canon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelightIntervalometer for Canon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立鑫 章Richard Buhmann

In-app purchases

None

Melight

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 Melight free?
Melight 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.
Do Melight or Intervalometer for Canon have ads?
Neither Melight nor Intervalometer for Canon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Melight or Intervalometer for Canon?
Melight ships an update every 5 weeks, and Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. Most recently, Melight was updated on October 14, 2026 and Intervalometer for Canon on October 12, 2026.

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