# Capsule360 vs Arsenal 2

The clearest difference is rating: Arsenal 2 at 4.4 against Capsule360's 1.1. Arsenal 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (941 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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arsenal 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 941 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.

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capsule360 | Arsenal 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule360/id1284937882/reviews) | **[4.4 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **941** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **28.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 75 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI](https://appshunter.io/developer/955244302) | [North of You, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298801925) |

## 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


### Arsenal 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immediate results, focused, clear, perfect shots
- 🔍 Helpful for settings and viewing results
- 📷 Exceptional product, helps improve photography
- 👍 Wonderful controller and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and disconnects frequently
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer cameras
- 🤔 Unclear how to use features, lacking tutorials
- 🔍 Poor image quality from stacking/processing features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 4.4 from 941 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 October 24, 2026 and Arsenal 2 on October 21, 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.*