Comparison

Intervalometer for Sony vs Satrelle Planner

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

Head to head
About

Intervalometer for Sony

Control your Sony camera remotely to capture time-lapses and long exposures. Set custom intervals, manage exposure times, and ensure uninterrupted shooting with background operation and automatic reconnection.

Highlights
  • Remote interval triggering
  • Long exposure control
  • BULB mode support
  • Unlimited photos or automatic stop
  • Background operation
  • Automatic reconnection
  • Video recording restart
Features
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Compatible with the following models: ILCE-9 (a9) ILCE-7M3 (a7 III), ILCE-7C (a7C), ILCE-7CM2 (a7C II), ILCE-7M4 (a7 IV), ILCE-7RM3 (a7R III) ILCE-6400 (a6400), ILCE-6600 (a6600), ILCE-6700 (a6700) ZV-E10, ZV-1, ZV-1M2 The Intervalometer for Sony app allows you to shoot long-exposure time-lapse recordings by connecting to your camera via Bluetooth and triggering it at set intervals. 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

Satrelle Planner

Features
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Satrelle Planner shows you exactly how the stars will move before you ever press the shutter. Set your place, time, and lens, then watch the star trails arc across the frame so you can plan the shot with confidence. Three ways to plan: 2D PLANNER (free) Pick a location, date, and exposure length, then see the trails curve around the celestial pole for your camera and focal length. The Sun and Moon are shown too, at the Moon's real phase, so you know when and where they will be. PHOTO OVERLAY (free) Load a photo you already took and Satrelle lines the trails up using the photo's own location and time, so you can preview a longer exposure or a different framing. LIVE AR SKY (Satrelle Pro) Point your phone at the sky and see the trails overlaid on your live camera in real time, day or night. Match your real camera and focal length, pinch to set your lens, and save a clean preview image to share. Built for photographers, honestly: - Real astronomy from an 8,400 star catalog, not a gimmick - Accurate Sun and Moon positions, with the current Moon phase - Frame to your exact camera and focal length - Save clean preview images with your settings and the Satrelle mark - Everything runs on your device. Nothing is collected or sent anywhere. Free to plan in 2D and to overlay your own photos. Satrelle Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks the live AR sky and camera matching. No subscription. Satrelle Planner is the mobile companion to Satrelle for Mac, the star-trail app for serious nightscape work.

Screenshots

Intervalometer for Sony4 screens
Satrelle Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Satrelle Planner at every 5 days against Intervalometer for Sony's every 6 months. Intervalometer for Sony's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Intervalometer for Sony sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Satrelle Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervalometer for Sony ships an update every 6 months, Satrelle Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intervalometer for Sony versus Satrelle Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalometer for SonySatrelle Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard BuhmannHAND FORGED LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Intervalometer for Sony

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months$7.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$14.99
1 purchases

Satrelle Planner

One-time1
  • Satrelle Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Intervalometer for Sony free?
Intervalometer for Sony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Satrelle Planner free?
Satrelle Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intervalometer for Sony or Satrelle Planner have ads?
Neither Intervalometer for Sony nor Satrelle Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervalometer for Sony or Satrelle Planner?
Intervalometer for Sony ships an update every 6 months, and Satrelle Planner every 5 days. Most recently, Intervalometer for Sony was updated on October 8, 2026 and Satrelle Planner on September 28, 2026.

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