Comparison

DSLR Timelapse vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

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

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Wireless and USB camera connection
  • Browse, filter, and download photos
  • Composition aids and grid overlays
  • Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras)
  • Exposure bracketing and BULB support
  • Intervalometer for time-lapses
  • Low battery usage optimization
Features
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Remote control for Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras. Capture flawless self-portraits, breathtaking travel shots, professional real-estate photos, stunning time-lapses, and more. (See a list of supported camera models at the end of this description.) WHY YOU’LL LOVE SHUTTER+ • Connect wirelessly or use a USB cable. • Easily browse, filter and download photos from the camera. • Compose perfect shots with aspect ratios and grid overlays. • Nail down exposure with tools like RGB, histogram, zebras and false color. • Exposure bracketing & BULB support. • Include yourself in the photo - configurable delay and interval for repeated capture (intervalometer). • Audio cues for countdown and shutter. • Optimized for low battery usage. PERFECT FOR EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER Self-portraits & group shots Set the timer, join the scene, and let Shutter+ take multiple frames so everyone looks their best. Travel photography Capture sunrises, sunsets, and landmark shots — no strangers, no cut-off limbs. Real-estate & interiors Use composition tools to line up the shot, and exposure bracketing to preserve detail in bright and dark areas. Astrophotography Stack multiple exposures for sharp, noise-free images of the Milky Way and Northern Lights. Social media & lifestyle Compose, pose, and shoot as many takes as you want — without relying on anyone else. SUPPORTED CAMERAS Canon EOS R-series: R, Ra, RP, R1, R3, R5 (I, II), R5 C, R6 (I, II, III), R6 V, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100 Canon EOS M-series: M10, M100, M200, M5, M50 (I, II), M6 (I, II) Canon EOS Rebel: SL2, SL3, T100, T6, T6i, T6s, T7, T7i, T8i Canon EOS DSLRs 5D IV, 6D (I, II), 70D, 77D, 80D, 90D, 200D (I, II), 250D, 750D, 760D, 800D, 850D, 1300D, 1500D, 2000D, 3000D, 4000D, 8000D, 9000D Canon EOS Kiss: M, M2, X10, X10i, X80, X8i, X9, X90, X9i Canon PowerShot V1, G1 X III, G5 X II, G7X (II, III), G9X II SX420 HS, SX430 IS, SX432 IS, SX540 HS, SX620 HS SX70 HS, SX720 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS Terms of use: https://shutter.dev/legal/terms Canon, EOS R, EOS M, EOS Kiss, EOS Rebel, PowerShot are registered trademarks of Canon, Inc.

Screenshots

DSLR Timelapse4 screens
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at 4.5 against DSLR Timelapse's 1.0. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). DSLR Timelapse's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 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 55% of Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLR Timelapse ships an update every 17 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DSLR Timelapse versus Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLR TimelapseShutter+ Canon Camera Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (910 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews54.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Film Gear LLCCamera Control Apps sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

DSLR Timelapse

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

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

All ratings910 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.6%

Bugs and requests

DSLR Timelapse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to connect to certain camera models
  • Dropped connections
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Shutter mode resets to continuous
  • No video mode support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote video control
  • Direct camera gallery access
  • Ability to delete photos from app
  • Landscape mode
  • Customizable exposure bracketing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DSLR Timelapse

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
6 purchases

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$65.00
  • Lifetime$79.00

Questions

Is DSLR Timelapse free?
DSLR Timelapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DSLR Timelapse or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. DSLR Timelapse averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.
Do DSLR Timelapse or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?
Neither DSLR Timelapse nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLR Timelapse or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?
DSLR Timelapse ships an update every 17 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, DSLR Timelapse was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 18, 2026.

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