Comparison

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss vs Second Shooter Remote

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

Head to head
About

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

Wirelessly trigger your camera's shutter from up to 33 feet away using Bluetooth. Features an advanced intervalometer for time-lapse photography with customizable schedules and multiple shooting modes.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth shutter control
  • Up to 33' (10 m) range
  • Advanced intervalometer
  • 10 scheduling modes
  • Multiple shooting modes
  • Ideal for time-lapse, macro, long exposures
Features
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The Vello Bluetooth ShutterBoss app utilizes Bluetooth technology to communicate with Vello’s Bluetooth Shutterboss Receiver and wirelessly trigger your camera’s shutter from up to 33’ (10 m) away. Fans of time lapse photography will appreciate the built-in intervalometer and 10 setting schedules, which allow you to trigger up to 9999 shots over a period of 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.   Wireless triggering is ideal for eliminating vibrations during macro, close-up, and long exposure photography, as well as for taking images of hard to approach subjects, such as wildlife or action sports. The app offers convenient access to multiple firing modes, including bulb, self-timer, single, and continuous shooting, provided your camera supports these modes. This app requires the purchase of a  Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss which is available wherever pro photo gear is sold.   Features •             Advanced intervalometer with up to 10 scheduling modes •             Multiple shooting modes •             Ideal for advanced intervalometer photography, macro, close-up, and long exposures.

About

Second Shooter Remote

Control and program Kessler Second Shooter motion control systems wirelessly. Create cinematic camera moves, time lapses, and stop motion animations with up to 10 keyframes per axis. Supports Bluetooth controllers for enhanced operation.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of motion control systems
  • Program cinematic camera moves
  • Create time lapse and stop motion
  • Up to 10 keyframes per axis
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Automatic firmware updates
Features
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Second Shooter Remote is the mobile companion app for programming and remotely operating smooth, cinematic camera moves using the Kessler Second Shooter motion control system. The simple, intuitive design allows users to operate their Second Shooter system from the palm of their hand with ease. Just pair the app to the Second Shooter Pro controller via WiFi and start shooting cinematic live video, time lapse, and stop motion animation, with up to 10 keyframe moves per axis. Second Shooter Remote also allows users to pair a Playstation or Xbox controller via bluetooth as an additional control interface for programming and remotely operating your Second Shooter system. Finally, Second Shooter Remote now makes it easier than ever to keep your Second Shooter Pro controller firmware up to date with automatic updates via the app.

Screenshots

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss4 screens
Second Shooter Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Second Shooter Remote at 5.0 against Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's 1.0. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Shooter Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss versus Second Shooter Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVello Bluetooth ShutterbossSecond Shooter Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradus Group LLCKessler Crane Inc.

Customer experience

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

Second Shooter Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

No in-app purchases

None

Second Shooter Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss free?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Shooter Remote free?
Second Shooter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Second Shooter Remote?
Second Shooter Remote is rated higher. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Second Shooter Remote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Second Shooter Remote have ads?
Neither Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss nor Second Shooter Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Second Shooter Remote?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, and Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss was updated on October 9, 2026 and Second Shooter Remote on October 15, 2026.

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