Comparison

Capsule360 vs Arsenal 2

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

Head to head
About

Capsule360

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
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Capsule360 is a Versatile Time-lapse Motion Control Box which is compatible with DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras, smartphones and action cameras. It combines multiple operating modes in a single unit such as Enhanced Time-lapse Modes, 360° Product Photography and Panorama. When several Capsule360 units are working together to create motions, they do not need any cable connection at all. No more cable clutter! All units communicate with each other without a cable. You can use Capsule360 to take time-lapse photos as well. It offers both standard and advanced time-lapse modes. The advanced modes are Bulb Ramping, Interval Ramping, Long Exposure and HDR (High Dynamic Range) time-lapse modes. These modes do not require the existence of the smartphone during the shooting. Once you have the parameters set and start the shooting, you can just use your smartphone for other purposes. Capsule360 benefits from your smartphone in every possible way, but it is also capable of doing many things by itself. Our user-friendly and cleverly designed mobile application lets you make all setup and configurations easily. You will not be bored with complex user interfaces and your motion setup will only take 10 seconds. Current modes in the app: Basic Timelapse Long Exposure Timelapse Bulb Ramping Timelapse Interval Ramping Timelapse HDR Timelapse Basic Video Follow Me (Face Tracking mode) Turntable Mode (360 degree product photography) Panorama (Includes multi row panorama) Remote Controlled Motion Star Tracker

About

Arsenal 2

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

Highlights
  • Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis
  • Full manual camera control via smartphone
  • Live shot preview
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation
  • Focus stacking for sharp images
  • Automated timelapse capture
  • Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet
Features
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Arsenal 2 is an intelligent assistant for your DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Arsenal 2 app provides you with complete remote control of Arsenal and your camera. NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal 2’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal 2’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away! TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal 2 automates advanced exposure stacking techniques. KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus. CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal 2 makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal 2 adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded. WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal 2 fully supports nearly 100 popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras You can learn more about Arsenal 2 at https://witharsenal.com

Screenshots

Capsule3604 screens
Arsenal 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arsenal 2 at 4.5 against Capsule360's 1.1. Arsenal 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (933 vs 7). Capsule360's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arsenal 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 933 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 29% of Arsenal 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Capsule360 versus Arsenal 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule360Arsenal 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (7 ratings)4.5 (933 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7933 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB498 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETINorth of You, LLC

Customer experience

Capsule360

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Arsenal 2

All ratings933 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative57.6%

Bugs and requests

Capsule360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arsenal 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to save/load panoramic files
  • Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
  • Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
  • Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for GPS data
  • Improve panorama functionality
  • Implement true BULB mode support
  • Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
  • Add iPad app version with larger interface

In-app purchases

None

Capsule360

No in-app purchases

None

Arsenal 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capsule360 free?
Capsule360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arsenal 2 free?
Arsenal 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capsule360 or Arsenal 2?
Arsenal 2 is rated higher. Capsule360 averages 1.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Arsenal 2 averages 4.5 from 933 ratings.
Do Capsule360 or Arsenal 2 have ads?
Capsule360 shows ads; Arsenal 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Capsule360 or Arsenal 2?
Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arsenal 2 monthly. Most recently, Capsule360 was updated on June 1, 2026 and Arsenal 2 on September 25, 2026.

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