Comparison

DSLR Timelapse vs Camera Connect & Control

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

Head to head
About

DSLR Timelapse

This tool helps photographers and filmmakers create accurate timelapse images and videos. Input a few values to calculate playback duration, capture time, and data usage. Receive notifications when your timelapse is complete, allowing you to focus on other tasks.

Highlights
  • Timelapse calculation
  • Data usage estimation
  • Capture time determination
  • Playback duration prediction
  • Completion notifications
  • Camera compatibility
Features
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An extremely useful tool for photographers and filmmakers alike to create beautiful and accurate timelapse images/videos using a DSLR or really any camera that takes still photographs with timelapse capability. Enter just a few values and you can determine how long your timelapse will play, how long it will take to get it, and even how much data it will use. In fact, don't even stick around for the timelapse. With "DSLR Timelapse", it will notify you when your timelapse is done! You can leave the app and do other important stuff, like chat with the director or play angry birds or temple run. So go have that coffee while the camera does all the hard work and this app "DSLR Timelapse" will let you know when to come back and get your footage!

About

Camera Connect & Control

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

Highlights
  • View camera photos in a grid
  • Quick JPG and RAW file loading
  • Direct photo sharing to other apps
  • Download files to phone
  • Remote capture
  • Live view camera control
  • Focus bracketing and bulb capture
Features
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DSLR Timelapse4 screens
Camera Connect & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Connect & Control at 3.9 against DSLR Timelapse's 1.0. Camera Connect & Control also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 14%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). DSLR Timelapse's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.6). On price, 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. DSLR Timelapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 725 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of DSLR Timelapse's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLR Timelapse ships an update every 17 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DSLR Timelapse versus Camera Connect & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLR TimelapseCamera Connect & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.9 (725 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1725 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Film Gear LLCRupert Kurka

Customer experience

DSLR Timelapse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

DSLR Timelapse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • Deleted photos not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
  • Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
  • Implement a more user-friendly interface
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DSLR Timelapse

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99

Questions

Is DSLR Timelapse free?
DSLR Timelapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DSLR Timelapse or Camera Connect & Control?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. DSLR Timelapse averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.
Do DSLR Timelapse or Camera Connect & Control have ads?
Neither DSLR Timelapse nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLR Timelapse or Camera Connect & Control?
DSLR Timelapse ships an update every 17 months, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, DSLR Timelapse was updated on September 21, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on October 17, 2026.

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