# YN360 vs Capture One

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.

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.

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.

YN360 ships an update every 36 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YN360 | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yn360/id1078851800/reviews) | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | **18.8% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yongnuo Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782526458) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### YN360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yn360/id1078851800)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Color wheel missing occasionally
- RGB controls are basic
- Color wheel inaccurate
- Washed out colors
- Cannot control multiple lights

**Requested features**

- Update app
- More effects
- English language option
- Music Sync
- Individual RGB sliders


### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture One mobile | $10.99 | per month |
| All in One | $39.99 | per month |
| Capture One mobile | $109.00 | per year |
| All in One | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and Capture One on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*