Comparison

Capsule360 vs NX MobileAir

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

NX MobileAir

Streamline your photography workflow with this app. Transfer images from your camera to your smartphone quickly via cable or wirelessly, eliminating the need for a computer. Upload directly to an FTP server and automate post-shooting tasks.

Highlights
  • High-speed camera to smartphone transfer
  • Wireless and cabled connection options
  • Direct FTP server uploads
  • Automated post-shooting workflow
  • View, select, and edit photos
  • IPTC data management
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Pro photographers can make their workflow more efficient with NX MobileAir. Pictures can be transferred from the camera to a smartphone at high speed via a cabled connection, or via a wireless connection. The process is completely computer-free, letting you work where the spirit takes you. Upload pictures from the camera to an FTP server via a smartphone. The automated post-shooting workflow lets you focus on taking pictures. Supported Digital Cameras as of July 2026 ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, D780 The foregoing may include models not available in some regions. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Principal Features ⁃ Download all or only protected pictures from the camera to your smartphone via a cabled or wireless connection. ⁃ Upload pictures via the smartphone to an FTP server of your choosing. ⁃ Choose a destination from multiple FTP servers. ⁃ Choose image processing, IPTC data, and FTP upload settings on an album-by-album basis. ⁃ View, select, or crop, rotate, or otherwise edit pictures, or straighten pictures automatically. ⁃ Lock the screen while the app is in use or download pictures again if import fails. ⁃ Change or reorder IPTC field names and import or export IPTC settings. ⁃ Pictures (photos/videos) taken with the camera can be transferred to Frame.io. (Supported cameras only) System Requirements iOS17.7、iOS18.7、iOS26.5 iPadOS17.7、iPadOS18.7、iPadOS26.5 There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. For more information, see: https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/support/ Notes ⁃ The free version of this app restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded. ⁃ Be sure to connect to a network when launching the app. Using the App For more information, use the app “Help” option.

Screenshots

Capsule3604 screens
NX MobileAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NX MobileAir at 2.5 against Capsule360's 1.1. NX MobileAir also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 7). Capsule360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NX MobileAir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Capsule360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NX MobileAir holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Capsule360's written reviews are positive against 13% of NX MobileAir's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, NX MobileAir every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Capsule360 versus NX MobileAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule360NX MobileAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (7 ratings)2.5 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings728 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYINIKON CORPORATION

Customer experience

Capsule360

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

NX MobileAir

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative71.0%

In-app purchases

None

Capsule360

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NX MobileAir

Subscriptions1
  • Paid Plan$4.491 Month

Questions

Is Capsule360 free?
Capsule360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NX MobileAir free?
NX MobileAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capsule360 or NX MobileAir?
NX MobileAir is rated higher. Capsule360 averages 1.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NX MobileAir averages 2.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Capsule360 or NX MobileAir have ads?
Capsule360 shows ads; NX MobileAir does not.
Which is updated more often, Capsule360 or NX MobileAir?
Capsule360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and NX MobileAir every 3 months. Most recently, Capsule360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and NX MobileAir on October 27, 2026.

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