Dragonframe Tether vs PicClear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dragonframe Tether
Transform your iOS device into a professional capture source for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview, control camera settings like shutter speed and focus, and capture images directly to your computer. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop system.
- Use iPhone/iPad as capture source
- Live video preview
- Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance
- Capture JPG or DNG images
- Direct image transfer to computer
- USB connection
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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.
PicClear
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PicClear helps you tidy up your photo library with a single swipe. • Swipe left to mark for deletion, right to keep, up to favorite • 100% on-device — no network, no uploads, fully private • Play videos right inside the app • See how much storage each album takes up • Optional App Lock with Face ID • Lightweight, fast, and ad-free Reclaim your storage, one swipe at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dragonframe Tether at none against PicClear's 3. Dragonframe Tether also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). PicClear's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PicClear sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dragonframe Tether ships an update every 3 months, PicClear every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dragonframe Tether | PicClear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DZED Systems LLC | 羽晋 田 |
In-app purchases
Dragonframe Tether
No in-app purchases
PicClear
- 请我喝水$0.99
- 请我喝咖啡$0.99
- 请我吃饭$2.99
Questions
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