# Capsule360 vs Capture One

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against Capsule360's 1.1. Capture One also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Capsule360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment 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. Capsule360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Capsule360's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, Capture One every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capsule360 | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule360/id1284937882/reviews) | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **18.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI](https://appshunter.io/developer/955244302) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### Capsule360

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule360/id1284937882)

This versatile device and its companion app enable advanced time-lapse photography, 360° product shots, and panoramas with DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone cameras. It offers multiple shooting modes and wireless communication between units for complex motion setups.

**Highlights:** Advanced time-lapse modes (Bulb Ramping, Interval Ramping, HDR), 360° product photography, Panorama creation, Wireless multi-unit communication, Face tracking (Follow Me mode), Star tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### Capture One

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

Edit and organize RAW photos directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients in real-time. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for a complete professional workflow.

**Highlights:** Tether camera directly to mobile, Real-time image review and showcase, Instant RAW editing and style application, Client collaboration with comments and ratings, External storage support for unlimited work, Supports over 550 camera models, Seamless desktop integration

**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 Capsule360 free?

Capsule360 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, Capsule360 or Capture One?

Capture One is rated higher. Capsule360 averages 1.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.

### Do Capsule360 or Capture One have ads?

Capsule360 shows ads; Capture One does not.

### Which is updated more often, Capsule360 or Capture One?

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Capture One every 9 days. Most recently, Capsule360 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Capture One on November 7, 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.*