Comparison

Intervalometer for Canon vs CamRemote for digital Cameras

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

CamRemote for digital Cameras

Features
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CamRemote turns your iPhone into a wireless shutter release. Pair it once with your camera over Bluetooth, then take photos, start videos and run time-lapses from across the room. No cable, no Wi-Fi network, no extra gadget. Works with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Ricoh cameras that support their maker's own Bluetooth remote. SHOOTING - Single shot - 2-second timer - Intervalometer for time-lapses: wait, shoot every few seconds, stop after a set time - Video recording start and stop - Focus (half-press) on Canon, Sony and Fujifilm - Bulb exposures with a countdown, from one second to an hour, on Canon, Sony and Fujifilm - Power zoom on supported Canon and Sony lenses MORE - Location tagging: your iPhone sends its position to Fujifilm, Sony and Ricoh cameras so photos are geotagged. Off until you turn it on, and sent only to the camera. - Camera status: a recording indicator from Sony and Ricoh cameras, and the camera's battery level on Nikon and Ricoh - Reconnects on its own when the camera is switched back on - Pair several cameras and switch between them from one menu - Step-by-step pairing guide for each camera maker CANON WI-FI MODE (CCAPI) On Canon cameras where Canon has enabled the Camera Control API (CCAPI), a Wi-Fi mode adds: - Live preview with tap-to-focus - Shooting settings - Browsing and downloading photos and videos COMPATIBILITY NOTES - Nikon: bodies with a Wireless remote (ML-L7) option, such as the Z30, Z5, Z50, Z6 II/III, Z7 II, Zf and Zfc. The Z8 and Z9 are not supported. - Fujifilm: bodies using the original Bluetooth pairing. The newer secure pairing on recent firmware is not supported yet. - Sony and Ricoh support is new. If something doesn't work with your camera, use Contact Developer in the app; it can attach a diagnostic log that helps us fix it quickly. CamRemote is free and supported by ads. CamRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Canon Inc., Nikon Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, FUJIFILM Corporation or Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. Canon, EOS, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Ricoh are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, used solely to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

Intervalometer for Canon4 screens
CamRemote for digital Cameras3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamRemote for digital Cameras at none against Intervalometer for Canon's 4. Intervalometer for Canon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. CamRemote for digital Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervalometer for Canon ships an update every 8 days, CamRemote for digital Cameras every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intervalometer for Canon versus CamRemote for digital Cameras: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalometer for CanonCamRemote for digital Cameras
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (78 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRichard BuhmannIstrocode s. r. o.

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
None

CamRemote for digital Cameras

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intervalometer for Canon free?
Intervalometer for Canon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamRemote for digital Cameras free?
CamRemote for digital Cameras is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intervalometer for Canon or CamRemote for digital Cameras have ads?
CamRemote for digital Cameras shows ads; Intervalometer for Canon does not.
Which is updated more often, Intervalometer for Canon or CamRemote for digital Cameras?
Intervalometer for Canon ships an update every 8 days, and CamRemote for digital Cameras every 2 weeks. Most recently, Intervalometer for Canon was updated on October 12, 2026 and CamRemote for digital Cameras on October 17, 2026.

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