Comparison

Dragonframe Tether vs Onion Cam2

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

Head to head
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.

About

Onion Cam2

Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

Highlights
  • Onion-skinning for guided capture
  • Guideline display
  • Change picture order
  • Export movies
  • Save multiple projects
  • Adjust movie export settings
Features
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‘Onion Cam2’ is a simple and useful app, which can take a time-lapse photography and create a movie by one-stop. You can make interesting and great movies using your creativity! Please check this out, also for the people who have not tried creating a time-lapse photography! 'Onion Cam2' is the successor to 'Onion Cam'. The main difference is that 'Onion Cam2' now stores captured images in the app. Also, I was able to export it sideways. Other than basic camera functions, the functions below are implemented. ・Onion-skin function You can take a picture with checking the translucently displayed picture you took last time. By this function, you can take gradually changing time-lapse photography easily. You can adjust transparency and choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Guideline display You can set displaying guidelines. You can choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Changing order function You can change the order of the pictures. ・Exporting movie function You can export movies by this app. You can set the time of switching pictures and the size of exporting file. ・Saving several projects You can save several(32 projects for this version) projects. 【Supported OS】 iOS 17.6 or later 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.

Screenshots

Dragonframe Tether3 screens
Onion Cam24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dragonframe Tether at none against Onion Cam2's 1. Dragonframe Tether also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.6). Onion Cam2's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 15) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence 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. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onion Cam2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Dragonframe Tether's written reviews are positive against 63% of Onion Cam2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dragonframe Tether ships an update every 3 months, Onion Cam2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dragonframe Tether versus Onion Cam2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDragonframe TetherOnion Cam2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDZED Systems LLCYosuke Seki

Customer experience

Dragonframe Tether

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative38.1%

Onion Cam2

All ratings5,520 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Dragonframe Tether

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Onion Cam2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frames snap back when moved
  • App crashes when trying to create new video
  • Brightness/zoom settings don't save

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add sound effects and audio
  • Ability to adjust frame rate
  • Add multi-select and batch editing tools
  • Increase maximum number of frames
  • Add timer/remote shutter function
Show 1 more
  • Improve video playback and export

In-app purchases

None

Dragonframe Tether

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Onion Cam2

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Dragonframe Tether free?
Dragonframe Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Onion Cam2 free?
Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dragonframe Tether or Onion Cam2?
Onion Cam2 is rated higher. Dragonframe Tether averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Onion Cam2 averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Dragonframe Tether or Onion Cam2 have ads?
Onion Cam2 shows ads; Dragonframe Tether does not.
Which is updated more often, Dragonframe Tether or Onion Cam2?
Dragonframe Tether ships an update every 3 months, and Onion Cam2 every 6 months. Most recently, Dragonframe Tether was updated on October 1, 2026 and Onion Cam2 on October 12, 2026.

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