Comparison

Intervalometer for Canon vs Technicam by TetsuoLab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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/

About

Technicam by TetsuoLab

Features
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See what happens when you’re not watching. Technicam turns your iPhone into an intelligent observation camera built for monitoring a scene, detecting activity and capturing the moments that are easy to miss. Point it at the sky, a distant horizon, your garden or any fixed scene. Technicam can watch continuously, react to movement and build a record of what happened. FOUR WAYS TO CAPTURE VIDEO Record directly with quick access to the camera controls you need. MOTION DETECTION Arm Technicam and let it watch for you. When meaningful movement appears, Technicam can automatically capture the event. Choose scene profiles for different conditions, then fine-tune sensitivity, focus, exposure and advanced detection controls when you need more precision. SLOW SHUTTER Go beyond ordinary frames. Slow Shutter combines information across time to reveal light trails, movement and details that a normal photo may miss. Different processing modes create genuinely different results, from visible motion trails to cleaner low-light observations. TIME LAPSE Compress a long observation session into something you can review in moments, with flexible capture controls for different subjects and conditions. BUILT FOR OBSERVATION • Automatic motion-triggered capture • Day, night, sky and custom detection profiles • Manual focus, shutter and ISO controls where supported • Motion tracking and detection regions • Ignore areas to reduce unwanted triggers • Slow Shutter processing modes • Time Lapse controls • Capture Log for reviewing events • Event previews, notes and classifications • Motion-trail images • Reports and export tools • Video and audio capture where available • Location information for captured events when enabled • Tools designed for fixed-scene and night observation SIMPLE ON THE SURFACE. POWERFUL UNDERNEATH. Technicam 2.0 has been redesigned around a camera-first interface. Swipe between Video, Motion Detection, Slow Shutter and Time Lapse. The large central control always performs the action that makes sense for the selected mode, while contextual settings stay close by without hiding the live preview. No complicated control center. No need to understand every advanced setting before you begin. START FREE Technicam can be used for free. The Free version includes all four main capture modes, essential controls and up to 10 active events in the Capture Log. Delete older events whenever you need space to continue capturing. Free exports include Technicam branding. TRY TECHNICAM PRO When you’re ready, you can choose to start a 7-day Technicam Pro Preview. The Preview unlocks the complete feature set and unlimited Capture Log events for seven days. It does not start automatically and does not turn into a paid subscription. After the Preview, simply continue using Technicam Free or unlock Technicam Pro permanently. TECHNICAM PRO Technicam Pro is a one-time purchase. Pro unlocks unlimited events, clean exports without watermarks and the full set of advanced capture, detection, camera and processing controls. No subscription. Whether you are watching a night sky, studying movement across a scene or simply trying to capture what happens while you are away, Technicam is designed to keep watching.

Screenshots

Intervalometer for Canon4 screens
Technicam by TetsuoLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Intervalometer for Canon at 15 against Technicam by TetsuoLab's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Technicam by TetsuoLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervalometer for Canon ships an update every 8 days, Technicam by TetsuoLab every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Intervalometer for Canon versus Technicam by TetsuoLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalometer for CanonTechnicam by TetsuoLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard BuhmannHector Pardal Arias

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
1 purchases

Technicam by TetsuoLab

One-time1
  • Technicam Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Intervalometer for Canon free?
Intervalometer for Canon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Technicam by TetsuoLab free?
Technicam by TetsuoLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intervalometer for Canon or Technicam by TetsuoLab have ads?
Neither Intervalometer for Canon nor Technicam by TetsuoLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervalometer for Canon or Technicam by TetsuoLab?
Intervalometer for Canon ships an update every 8 days, and Technicam by TetsuoLab every 9 days. Most recently, Intervalometer for Canon was updated on October 27, 2026 and Technicam by TetsuoLab on October 25, 2026.

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