Comparison

Smart Trigger vs BT Cam

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

Head to head
About

Smart Trigger

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
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Note: Smart Trigger apps requires Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Trigger hardware that is available through: http://www.satechi.net/smart-trigger Smart Trigger is an advanced DSLR camera shutter release app which can be used to release camera shutter, as well as to be programmed to run timed photography task, etc. Delay the starting moment, manage exposure time, set shooting interval or organize numbers of shots. It allows you to control camera shutter up to 50 ft away from a compatible DSLR camera. Using Bluetooth technology to link your DSLR camera to your smart phone, the Smart Trigger allows for precise control of your pictures with three different shooting modes: Regular Shot mode allows your smart phone to act as a wireless shutter for your camera. Simply touch the button on your smart phone to capture a picture – perfect for including the photographer in group shots! Manual Shot mode allows you to take long exposures in bulb mode. Featuring a focus button and a shutter lock, use Manual Shot for photographic techniques like star trails and light painting. Timed Shot mode converts your smart phone to a full-featured intervalometer. Use this mode to perform advanced photography techniques like time-lapses.

About

BT Cam

This app provides wireless Bluetooth control for a wide range of DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It allows users to take photos, record videos, set timers, and adjust focus and zoom remotely. Purchases unlock access to control all supported camera brands.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera remote control
  • Supports multiple camera brands
  • Wireless photo and video capture
  • Remote focus and zoom control
  • Timer and interval shooting
  • Offline and private operation
Features
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BT Cam is the ultimate Bluetooth camera remote control app for photographers and videographers. Control multiple camera brands with a single app - Canon, Nikon, Sony, FujiFilm, Olympus, Blackmagic, GoPro, Panasonic, Pentax. Purchases unlock all platforms. Get complete wireless control over your camera using Bluetooth. Take photos, record videos, set timers and more - all from your device. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike — ideal for photo and video creators who need reliable remote camera control. KEY FEATURES Bluetooth Connectivity: Reliable, low-power control that preserves key features like eye-tracking and prevents overheating, unlike WiFi remotes. Multi-Camera Control: Connect and control multiple cameras simultaneously to capture stunning multi-angle shots. Universal: Bring together modern and older cameras using external triggers. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Fast & Easy: Quick initial setup, seamless auto-connect every time. Smart Shutter: Automatic photo captures as soon as focus is achieved. Capture Link: Trigger photos/videos on all cameras from the one in your hand. Video Recording: Start/stop recording with automatic restart when time limits are reached. Shutter Button Lock: Lock the shutter to enable burst, bulb, or interval shooting when paired with the timer. Timers: Adjust exposure, interval, and number of shots. Script timers for complex sequences. Focus/Zoom: Autofocus & precise linear, variable or absolute focus/zoom control. Geotagging: Add location data to your photos to know exactly where they were taken. Offline & Private: No sign-up required. Works fully offline, anywhere you go. * Feature availability varies per camera. GETTING STARTED Bluetooth ON Pair camera Start shooting with powerful remote control PRICING Free trial Subscription or one-time purchase Individual or ALL brands Pro package Purchases unlock access to all platforms CAMERAS Canon - EOS 6D Mark II, 77D, 90D, 1D X Mark III, 200D, 200D II, 250D, 800D, 850D, C50, M5, M6, M6 Mark II, M50, M50 Mark II, M100, M200, R, R1, R3, R5, R5 C, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100, Ra, RP - PowerShot G1 X Mark III, G5 X Mark II, G7 X Mark III, G9 X Mark II, SX70 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS, V1, V10 - Rebel SL2, SL3, T7i, T8i - Kiss M, M2, X9, X8i X10, X10i Nikon - Z5, 5II, 6II, 6III, 7II, 8, 9, 30, 50, 50II, f, fc, R - D6, 780 - COOLPIX A1000, B600, P950, P1000, P1100 Sony - Xperia 1 III, 1 IV, 1 V, 1 VI, 1 VII, 5 III, 5 IV, 5 V, PRO-I - RX0 II, RX0 II G, RX100 VII, RX100 VII A - ZV-1, ZV-1 A, ZV-1 II, ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II - FX2, 3, 3A, 30 - α1, 1 II, 7C, 7C II, 7CR, 7III, 7IV, 7V, 7R III, 7R III A, 7R IV, 7R IV A, 7R V, 7R VI, 7S III, 7S IV, 9, 9 II, 9 III, 6100, 6100 A, 6400, 6400 A, 6600, 6700 - LR1 Fujifilm - X-T3, T4, T5, T30, T30 II, T50 - GFX50S II, GFX100 II, GFX100S, GFX100S II - X-H2, 2S - X-S10, 20 - X-M5 - X100VI Olympus/OM System - OM-1, 1 Mark II, 3, 5 - TG-7 Blackmagic Design - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K, 6K G2, 6K Pro - Cinema Camera 6K - PYXIS 6K, 12K - URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, Mini Pro 12K GoPro - HERO 8, 9, 10, 11, 11 Mini, 12, 13 - Fusion 360°, MAX 360° Panasonic Lumix - S1, 1 II, 1 II E, 1H, 1R, 1R II, 5, 5 II, 5 II X, 9 - G9, 9 II, 90, 91, 95, 95D, 97, 100, 110 - GX9 - GH5, 5 II, 5S, 6, 7 - TZ95, 95D, 96, 96D, 97, 99, 200, 200D, 202, 202D, 220, 220D - ZS80, 80D, 99, 200, 200D, 220, 220D - BS1H - BGH1 - FZ1000 II, 10002 - LX100 II - FT7 - TS7 Pentax/Ricoh - Pentax K-3 Mark III, Mark III Monochrome - Ricoh GR III, IIIx EXTERNAL TRIGGERS - NiSi - MIOPS - Triggertrap SWITCHERS - ATEM FOLLOW FOCUS - Tilta PRO PACKAGE - Timecode - LTC Audio Generator - External sync with Tentacle Sync, ATEM, or any LTC audio - Music video timecode - Camera Sync: Synchronize cameras without external gear - API - Cinema Slate pro REPLACED REMOTES - Canon BR-E1/2 - Nikon ML-L7 - Sony RMT-P1BT/VP2 - Fujifilm TG-BT1 - Olympus RM-WR1/2 - GoPro The Remote - Panasonic DMW-RS2 - Pentax O-RC1 - IR remotes

Screenshots

Smart Trigger4 screens
BT Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BT Cam at 88% against Smart Trigger's 29%. BT Cam also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Smart Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. BT Cam sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smart Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BT Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Smart Trigger's written reviews are positive against 88% of BT Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, BT Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Smart Trigger versus BT Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TriggerBT Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSatechiNavideck Labs OU

Customer experience

Smart Trigger

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

BT Cam

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Trigger

No in-app purchases

31 purchases

BT Cam

Subscriptions12
  • Tilta monthly$3.991 Month
  • Fujifilm monthly$3.991 Month
  • Canon monthly$3.991 Month
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  • NiSi monthly$3.991 Month
  • MIOPS monthly$3.991 Month
  • Triggertrap monthly$3.991 Month
  • Linux monthly$3.991 Month
  • Nikon monthly$3.991 Month
  • Sony monthly$22.991 Month
  • Windows monthly$22.991 Month
  • macOS monthly$22.991 Month
  • All monthly$24.991 Month
One-time19
  • Windows lifetime$19.99
  • Android lifetime2 variants$19.99
  • Blackmagic lifetime$19.99
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  • GoPro lifetime$19.99
  • Pentax lifetime$19.99
  • Fujifilm lifetime$19.99
  • Olympus lifetime$19.99
  • Panasonic lifetime$19.99
  • Nikon lifetime$19.99
  • Tilta lifetime$22.99
  • Triggertrap lifetime$22.99
  • Sony lifetime$22.99
  • Canon lifetime$22.99
  • macOS lifetime$22.99
  • MIOPS lifetime$22.99
  • NiSi lifetime$22.99
  • All lifetime$69.99
  • Pro$229.99
  • Ultimate$249.99

Questions

Is Smart Trigger free?
Smart Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BT Cam free?
BT Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Trigger or BT Cam?
BT Cam is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BT Cam averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Smart Trigger or BT Cam have ads?
Neither Smart Trigger nor BT Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Trigger or BT Cam?
Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and BT Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on October 22, 2026 and BT Cam on September 21, 2026.

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