Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss vs Intervalometer for Canon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Intervalometer for Canon
This app enables long-exposure time-lapse photography by connecting to compatible Canon cameras via Bluetooth. It offers features like BULB mode control, unlimited photo capture, and background operation for uninterrupted shooting.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Long-exposure time-lapse
- BULB mode control
- Unlimited photos
- Background operation
- Video recording restart
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Compatible with the following models: EOS 1D X Mark III EOS M6 / M6 Mark II / M50 / M50 Mark II / M200 EOS RP / R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 Mark II / R7 / R8 / R10 / R50 / R100 EOS 200D Mark II / 250D/SL3 EOS 850D/T8i EOS 90D PowerShot G5 X Mark II / G7 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II Shoot limitless timelapse, long-exposure, and astrophotography images with your Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera using our energy-efficient Bluetooth Intervalometer App. Or use it for self-portraits: Taking photos of yourself with a real camera does not have to mean running back and forth to beat a 10-second timer. An intervalometer lets your camera take repeated shots at set intervals, so you can step into the frame, adjust your pose, and capture more natural-looking self-portraits, solo travel photos, and hands-free selfies. 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intervalometer for Canon at 87% against Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's 0%. Intervalometer for Canon also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Intervalometer for Canon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss asks for nothing beyond the download.
Intervalometer for Canon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intervalometer for Canon has 78 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's written reviews are positive against 87% of Intervalometer for Canon's.
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss | Intervalometer for Canon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (78 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 78 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gradus Group LLC | Richard Buhmann |
Customer experience
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss
Intervalometer for Canon
In-app purchases
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss
No in-app purchases
Intervalometer for Canon
- 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 6 Months7 Days trial$7.996 Months
- Lifetime (Existing User)Free
- Lifetime Subscription$14.99
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