Comparison

Video Mate for A01 vs Dragonframe Tether

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

Head to head
About

Video Mate for A01

Features
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"Video Mate for A01" is an application for video shooting for OLYMPUS AIR A01. This application works on iPhone and iPad. * This application requires OLYMPUS AIR A01. Features - Video shooting mode only. - P, A, S and M video mode. - All operations are completed in the live view screen. Functions - You can choose the video shooting mode from Program auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority and Manual. - P: A01 controls all. - A: You can control the Bokeh. - S: You can control the Afterimage. Also control the flicker of a flourescent lamp. - M: You can control all. - White balance (P, A, S, M) - ISO sensitivity (M) - Shutter speed (S, M) - Aperture (A, M) - Exposure compensation -3.0EV to +3.0EV (P, A, S) - Picture modes (i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone) - Art filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage) - Focus mode (Manual focus, Single AF, Continuous AF) - Change AF/AE target area (tap = both, double taps = AF, long press = AE) - Record size (Full HD - 1920x1080 30fps, HD - 1280x720 30fps) - Record quality (Fine, Normal) - Grid (rule of thirds and phi grid) - Image Stabilize (Body) - Display the focal length Roadmap - Image Stabilize (Lens) - Zoom assist in MF URLs - OLYMPUS AIR A01 http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/digitalcameras/air-a01.html - OPC Hack & Make Project https://opc.olympus-imaging.com/en/ - Olympus AIR Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/olympusair/ - Mate for OPC Project https://mate-for-opc.info/

About

Dragonframe Tether

Transform your iOS device into a professional camera for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview to your computer, control camera settings, and capture high-quality images directly. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as capture source
  • Live video preview on desktop
  • Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance
  • Capture JPG or DNG images
  • Direct image transfer to computer
Features
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Use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a capture source in Dragonframe 4 stop motion animation software. Instructions: 1. Connect your iOS device to your computer via a USB cable. 2. Launch Dragonframe software on the computer. 3. Launch DF Tether on your device. Dragonframe will automatically detect it and connect to it. Once connected: * Dragonframe will show a video preview using the iOS camera. * You can control shutter speed, ISO, focus and white balance. * Capture JPG or DNG images directly to the computer. (The specific functionality varies by camera.) NOTE: Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a macOS, Windows, or Linux desktop system. Dragonframe 4 is a separate purchase, and not included with this app. See http://www.dragonframe.com for more details. NOTE: Windows users must install iTunes.

Screenshots

Video Mate for A011 screens
Dragonframe Tether3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Mate for A01 at every 11 days against Dragonframe Tether's every 3 months. Video Mate for A01 also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Mate for A01 ships an update every 11 days, Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Mate for A01 versus Dragonframe Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Mate for A01Dragonframe Tether
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDF-9 Inc.DZED Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

Video Mate for A01

No in-app purchases

None

Dragonframe Tether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Mate for A01 free?
Video Mate for A01 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragonframe Tether free?
Dragonframe Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Mate for A01 or Dragonframe Tether have ads?
Neither Video Mate for A01 nor Dragonframe Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Mate for A01 or Dragonframe Tether?
Video Mate for A01 ships an update every 11 days, and Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Most recently, Video Mate for A01 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Dragonframe Tether on September 14, 2026.

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