Comparison

YN360 vs Capture One

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

Head to head
About

YN360

Control your YONGNUO YN360 video light remotely via Bluetooth from your smartphone. Adjust brightness and power on/off with ease for seamless lighting adjustments during shoots.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote brightness control
  • Remote power on/off
  • Smartphone control
Features
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本app用于配合永诺YN360 摄像灯使用,通过手机蓝牙可以连接YN360 摄像灯并实现远程控制亮度、远程开关机的功能。 This app is used cooperatively with YONGNUO YN360 Video light,via Bluetooth from mobile phone,it connects YN360 Video light to achieve the function of remote control for the brightness and power switch.

About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Retouch Faces
  • Sessions Support
  • External Storage backup
  • Tether camera to mobile
  • Real-time image review
  • Instant sharing and collaboration
  • Apply edits as you shoot
  • RAW conversion and color editing
Features
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILE * With Retouch Faces, you can complete your post-work on the fly and deliver your images on location. * Sessions Support enables you to stay organized with nested folders and track your selections. * Work and backup as you please with External Storage, so you’re not limited by your mobile storage. SHOOT INTO MOBILE & SHOWCASE YOUR STYLE Forget the heavy laptop. Tether your camera directly to your iPhone or iPad, wired or wirelessly. Shoot, review, and showcase your images in real time. Impress clients and make sure you get the perfect shot on the spot. SHARE, RATE, COLLABORATE Share shots instantly with teams and clients, get comments, star ratings, and color tags, and keep all feedback in one place, no matter where everyone is. APPLY EDITS AS YOU SHOOT Turn RAWs into near-final images instantly. Make quick edits and auto-apply the same look as you shoot for faster, clearer client feedback during the session. INCREDIBLE COLOR QUALITY Get our renowned RAW conversion and hand-calibrated colors right on your mobile screen, for true-to-life tones and perfect skin every time. STYLE & EDIT ON THE FLY AirDrop your favorite presets and Styles, or create your own. Apply them in a tap, auto-create complex masks, correct perspective, straighten shots, and edit freely on the go. DELIVER ANYWHERE Export to an external SSD, or send your work to Capture One Pro with all edits and ratings intact, so you can start on mobile and finish on desktop seamlessly. WORK WITH ANY CAMERA Supports 550+ cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Leica, and more. Control your camera, fire the shutter, and adjust settings right from your device. PRICING & PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of Capture One Mobile. Continue with a mobile subscription, or go All in One to get: * Capture One Pro (desktop) * Capture One Mobile * Capture One Live Unlimited * Priority support Upgrade to All in One and get the complete photo workflow, from capture to delivery.

Screenshots

YN3604 screens
Capture One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against YN360's 2.1. Capture One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (331 vs 41). YN360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. YN360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 19% and 18% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YN360 ships an update every 36 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
YN360 versus Capture One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYN360Capture One
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (41 ratings)3.5 (331 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41331 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yongnuo Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.Capture One A/S

Customer experience

YN360

All ratings41 ratings
Positive19.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative73.4%

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

YN360

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bluetooth connection works
  • 👍 Basic controls are easy
  • 👍 Syncing is automatic
  • 👍 Controls single light well
  • 👍 Works with YN360ii

Room to improve

  • 🐛 RGB controls are basic
  • 🐛 Color wheel inaccurate
  • 🐛 Washed out colors
  • 🐛 Cannot control multiple lights
  • 🐛 App is in Chinese

Capture One

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent tethering capability
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast image rendering
  • 👍 Great for culling and rating photos on the go
  • 👍 Seamless integration with desktop Capture One

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Requires separate subscription even for desktop users
  • 👎 Severely limited editing features compared to desktop version
  • 👎 Slow cloud sync and lack of external storage support
  • 👎 Unintuitive file management and export workflow

Bugs and requests

YN360

Reported bugs

103 issues
  • Color wheel missing occasionally
  • RGB controls are basic
  • Color wheel inaccurate
  • Washed out colors
  • Cannot control multiple lights
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  • App is in Chinese
  • Interface is confusing
  • No English option
  • Buggy operation
  • RGB brightness not adjustable
  • Slow adjustments
  • App doesn't reflect product
  • Not functional as advertised
  • Misspellings and Chinese characters
  • App icon incorrect
  • Only controls one light
  • No music sync
  • Lack of instructions
  • App is unfinished
  • User error possible
  • No memory banks
  • Does not work with YN360III Pro
  • Color modes not controllable
  • Red is pink
  • Channel function works
  • Basic but buggy
  • UI is terrible
  • RGB doesn't work properly
  • Approximate RGB adjustment
  • Connection problems with multiple devices
  • Hues not adjustable manually
  • Color contamination from other channels
  • Can't set specific RGB values
  • No battery status
  • Difficult to see changes
  • Controls are a shot in the dark
  • App is useless
  • Not ready for prime time
  • Does not connect to multiple lights
  • App doesn't connect to multiple lights
  • Can't connect 2 led devices
  • Only one light connected
  • Can't connect multiple lights
  • Controls only one light
  • No accurate colors on multiple lights
  • No way to dim RGB brightness
  • App is terrible
  • Only controls one light at a time
  • No point in buying more than one light
  • Ruining own market
  • Hassle to get right color
  • Not as advertised
  • Does not connect to more than one light
  • Refused to fix for 2 years
  • Would not recommend purchasing
  • Still no multiple light support
  • Developer no longer supports
  • Doesn't fully work
  • Only pair to one light
  • Controls only 1 light with multiple
  • Super annoying
  • Hope they'll fix it
  • No se conecta
  • YN360 II not working
  • Can't connect 2 led device together
  • Does not really control YN300iii
  • No way to control output or color temp
  • Silly color spectrum not helpful
  • App looks different
  • QR code links to wrong app
  • No way to control output or color temperature
  • Only one YN360 can be connected
  • No trick to connect more
  • Does not work properly
  • Cannot switch channel
  • Remote control not developed
  • 8 channel control doesn't work
  • Don't know which light is controlled
  • Best to set manually
  • App is pointless
  • Lights are great, app only controls 1
  • Does not connect to multiple light sticks
  • Terrible App!
  • Won't connect to multiple lights
  • Very upsetting
  • Will return all lights
  • Two or more lamps not connecting
  • Push buttons and twist knob
  • App could be much better
  • Misspellings and Chinese characters
  • App icon incorrect
  • Doesn't show the 360
  • Only one light at a time
  • App design implies multiple, but doesn't work
  • Can be updated
  • Only controls single light
  • App is unfinished
  • Developer only had single light
  • Basic functions only
  • Not functional as advertised
  • Some buttons not clickable
  • RGB color no brightness adjustment
  • Other adjustments slow

Requested features

16 requests
  • Update app
  • More effects
  • English language option
  • Music Sync
  • Individual RGB sliders
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  • Memory banks for presets
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Instruction manual in English
  • Automated controls (flickering)
  • Update app and provide better interface/functions
  • Fix English translation
  • Fix multi-light support
  • Update app
  • Update app
  • Update app

Capture One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
  • Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
  • Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
  • Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
  • Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
  • Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
  • Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

YN360

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • All in One7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$109.001 Year
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  • All in One7 Days trial$294.991 Year

Questions

Is YN360 free?
YN360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, YN360 or Capture One?
Capture One is rated higher. YN360 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.
Do YN360 or Capture One have ads?
Neither YN360 nor Capture One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YN360 or Capture One?
YN360 ships an update every 36 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, YN360 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Capture One on October 20, 2026.

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