# Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote vs Intervalometer for Canon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intervalometer for Canon at 88% against Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's 55%. Intervalometer for Canon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (910 vs 78). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Intervalometer for Canon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intervalometer for Canon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 88% of Intervalometer for Canon's.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote | Intervalometer for Canon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews) | **[4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervalometer-for-canon/id1611230884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **910** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) | [Richard Buhmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611231006) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Composition aids and grid overlays, Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras), Exposure bracketing and BULB support, Intervalometer for time-lapses, Low battery usage optimization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great features
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🚀 Impressive developer responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain camera models
- Dropped connections
- Inconsistent performance
- Shutter mode resets to continuous
- No video mode support

**Requested features**

- Remote video control
- Direct camera gallery access
- Ability to delete photos from app
- Landscape mode
- Customizable exposure bracketing


### Intervalometer for Canon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intervalometer-for-canon/id1611230884)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime (Existing User) | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Intervalometer for Canon free?

Intervalometer for Canon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Intervalometer for Canon?

Intervalometer for Canon is rated higher. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while Intervalometer for Canon averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.

### Do Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Intervalometer for Canon have ads?

Neither Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote nor Intervalometer for Canon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote or Intervalometer for Canon?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. Most recently, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Intervalometer for Canon on October 12, 2026.

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