Comparison

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss vs Book Photo Frames

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

Book Photo Frames

Features
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Book Photo Frames Book Photo Frame is a application that is able to take a snap shot and merge it with the book frame. Book Photo Frame Application Features:
 1- Book Photo Frame include High quality and Colorfull HD frames. 
2- Select photo from your phone gallery or take photo by using the camera. 
3- Select image filter to give your photos effective and different look. 4- scale, Rotate, zoom in, zoom out the photo to fit the photo frame as you like. 5- PIP Features. 6- Free Collage. 7- Grid Collage. 8- Awesome Photo Frames. 
9- Easy save and share. SUBSCRIPTION: You can subscribe to premium features, choosing from the following plans: – 1 Month – 12 months – Lifetime (One Time Purchase) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. TERMS OF USE: https://hyapps.home.blog/terms-of-use/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://hyapps.home.blog/privacy-and-policy/

Screenshots

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss4 screens
Book Photo Frames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss at none against Book Photo Frames's 3. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). On price 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. Book Photo Frames sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, Book Photo Frames every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss versus Book Photo Frames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVello Bluetooth ShutterbossBook Photo Frames
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradus Group LLCHimanshu Yadav

In-app purchases

None

Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Book Photo Frames

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Membership$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Buy$6.99

Questions

Is Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss free?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book Photo Frames free?
Book Photo Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Book Photo Frames have ads?
Book Photo Frames shows ads; Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss does not.
Which is updated more often, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss or Book Photo Frames?
Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss ships an update every 7 months, and Book Photo Frames every 19 months. Most recently, Vello Bluetooth Shutterboss was updated on November 6, 2026 and Book Photo Frames on October 26, 2026.

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