# Smart Trigger vs Pulse Camera Control

The clearest difference is rating: Pulse Camera Control at 3.0 against Smart Trigger's 1.0. Pulse Camera Control also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1) and review sentiment (45% vs 29%). Smart Trigger's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pulse Camera Control holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Smart Trigger's written reviews are positive against 45% of Pulse Camera Control's.

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, Pulse Camera Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Trigger | Pulse Camera Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877/reviews) | **[3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-camera-control/id1093969356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **44.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satechi](https://appshunter.io/developer/587891882) | [Tangy Laboratories Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480011645) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877)

Control your compatible DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone. Offers modes for regular shots, long exposures, and time-lapses, allowing for advanced photography techniques up to 50 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter release, Timed photography tasks, Delay starting moment, Manage exposure time, Set shooting interval, Control up to 50 ft away, Regular, Manual, and Timed Shot modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pulse Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-camera-control/id1093969356)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for time lapses
- 👍 Works well for long exposures
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Makes camera use easier
- 👍 Good design scheme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Endless bugs and confusion
- 🐛 Completely incompetent company
- 🐛 Still will not work
- 🐛 Occasional clipping with onscreen text
- 🐛 Connection can be unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Endless bugs
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Disconnects frequently
- App can't find device
- Occasional clipping with onscreen text

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Trigger free?

Smart Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pulse Camera Control free?

Pulse Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Trigger or Pulse Camera Control?

Pulse Camera Control is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pulse Camera Control averages 3.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Smart Trigger or Pulse Camera Control have ads?

Neither Smart Trigger nor Pulse Camera Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Trigger or Pulse Camera Control?

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pulse Camera Control every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pulse Camera Control on October 20, 2026.

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