# Dragonframe Tether vs Onion Cam2

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.

Both are free to download. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dragonframe Tether | Onion Cam2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DZED Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207485361) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## What reviewers say

### Dragonframe Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onion Cam2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
- 🚀 Great quality exports
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
- 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
- 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
- 🐛 Inability to export videos

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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