Comparison

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss vs ONNOA

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

ONNOA

This app acts as a remote control for a physical camera accessory, enabling advanced time-lapse photography. It offers features like linear time-lapsing, interval ramping, and long exposure control for professional results.

Highlights
  • Remote triggering
  • Linear time-lapse
  • Interval ramping
  • Long exposure bulb mode
  • Presets
Features
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SmartTimer is a physical product from ONNOA. This app serves as a remote control for it. Stop making boring time lapses. The SmartTimer is a state-of-the-art remote shutter release and intervalometer. Connect it to your camera and create stunning images and timelapses without any limitations. With advanced features such as linear timelapsing, interval ramping, long exposures, presets and remote triggering, it is suitable for all photographers and astrophotographers who want to get the best out of their camera. Compact, easy to use and with a wide range of settings, our device is suitable for professional photographers and beginners alike. Take your photography to the next level with advanced interval control for professional results. Main features: - Linear time-lapse - Interval ramping - Long exposure bulb mode - Presets - Remote triggering

Screenshots

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss4 screens
ONNOA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ONNOA at 100% against Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's 0%. ONNOA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

ONNOA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss's written reviews are positive against 100% of ONNOA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, ONNOA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss versus ONNOA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVello Bluetooth ShutterbossONNOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradus Group LLCONNOA GbR

Customer experience

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

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

ONNOA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

No in-app purchases

None

ONNOA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss free?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ONNOA free?
ONNOA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or ONNOA?
ONNOA is rated higher. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ONNOA averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or ONNOA have ads?
Neither Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss nor ONNOA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or ONNOA?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, and ONNOA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss was updated on June 6, 2026 and ONNOA on September 11, 2026.

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