Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Long-exposure time-lapse
  • BULB mode control
  • Unlimited photos
  • Background operation
  • Video recording restart
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss4 screens
Intervalometer for Canon4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss versus Intervalometer for Canon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVello Bluetooth ShutterbossIntervalometer for Canon
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings278 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradus Group LLCRichard Buhmann

Customer experience

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

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

Intervalometer for Canon

All ratings78 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Intervalometer for Canon

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months7 Days trial$7.996 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime (Existing User)Free
  • Lifetime Subscription$14.99

Questions

Is Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss free?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervalometer for Canon free?
Intervalometer for Canon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Intervalometer for Canon?
Intervalometer for Canon is rated higher. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Intervalometer for Canon averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.
Do Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Intervalometer for Canon have ads?
Neither Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss nor Intervalometer for Canon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Intervalometer for Canon?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, and Intervalometer for Canon every 8 days. Most recently, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss was updated on June 6, 2026 and Intervalometer for Canon on September 28, 2026.

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