Comparison

GR Lover vs Capture One

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

Head to head
About

GR Lover

Easily transfer photos and videos from your GR II and GR III/x cameras to your iOS device. Offers full remote control, location tagging, and batch downloading for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Photo and video transfer
  • Full remote camera control
  • Location and Exif data management
  • Batch and background downloads
  • NFC and Bluetooth camera connection
  • Download while shooting
Features
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Shoot, then send to iPhone—really fast. GRLover is built for Ricoh GR. Browse and download photos and videos from your camera, with full support for JPEG, RAW, and MOV—plus Live View remote shooting. Easier connect. Smoother transfer. More useful tools. TRANSFER • Browse and download photos and videos to your iPhone • Full support for JPEG, RAW (DNG), and MOV • Multi-select / select all, filter by RAW or JPG • Ascending / descending / filtered browse, 3000+ photos supported • Batch download and background download—no need to babysit your phone • Transfer while you shoot, one frame at a time • Transfer with the camera powered off REMOTE • Live View preview • Remote shutter and common exposure controls • Apple Watch shutter for quicker releases CONNECT • NFC scan connect • Bluetooth connect, plus auto-connect on launch ORGANIZE & SHARE • Create Live Photo from video • Add location manually or automatically, and keep Exif data • Auto artist-style photo frames • Home Screen Shortcuts for one-tap access • WebDAV access to move files to a computer or other devices • Camera firmware update checks COMPATIBILITY GR II, GR III, and GR IV series all support wireless transfer, Live View, remote shooting, transfer-while-you-shoot, and more. The difference: GR II has no Bluetooth, so it does not support Bluetooth auto wake/connect or transfer with the camera powered off. WHO IT’S FOR GR camera users, creators who need to share fast, and photographers who want faster, more reliable transfer, smoother remote shooting, and less wasted time. Questions or ideas: send feedback in the app or email app@grlover.com.

About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera for real-time shooting, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients through shared feedback and ratings. Seamlessly transition your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Tether camera directly to mobile
  • Real-time shooting and review
  • RAW photo editing on the go
  • Instant style and look application
  • Client collaboration with feedback
  • External storage support
  • Supports 550+ camera models
Features
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILE * With Retouch Faces, you can complete your post-work on the fly and deliver your images on location. * Sessions Support enables you to stay organized with nested folders and track your selections. * Work and backup as you please with External Storage, so you’re not limited by your mobile storage. SHOOT INTO MOBILE & SHOWCASE YOUR STYLE Forget the heavy laptop. Tether your camera directly to your iPhone or iPad, wired or wirelessly. Shoot, review, and showcase your images in real time. Impress clients and make sure you get the perfect shot on the spot. SHARE, RATE, COLLABORATE Share shots instantly with teams and clients, get comments, star ratings, and color tags, and keep all feedback in one place, no matter where everyone is. APPLY EDITS AS YOU SHOOT Turn RAWs into near-final images instantly. Make quick edits and auto-apply the same look as you shoot for faster, clearer client feedback during the session. INCREDIBLE COLOR QUALITY Get our renowned RAW conversion and hand-calibrated colors right on your mobile screen, for true-to-life tones and perfect skin every time. STYLE & EDIT ON THE FLY AirDrop your favorite presets and Styles, or create your own. Apply them in a tap, auto-create complex masks, correct perspective, straighten shots, and edit freely on the go. DELIVER ANYWHERE Export to an external SSD, or send your work to Capture One Pro with all edits and ratings intact, so you can start on mobile and finish on desktop seamlessly. WORK WITH ANY CAMERA Supports 550+ cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Leica, and more. Control your camera, fire the shutter, and adjust settings right from your device. PRICING & PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of Capture One Mobile. Continue with a mobile subscription, or go All in One to get: * Capture One Pro (desktop) * Capture One Mobile * Capture One Live Unlimited * Priority support Upgrade to All in One and get the complete photo workflow, from capture to delivery.

Screenshots

GR Lover4 screens
Capture One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GR Lover at 63% against Capture One's 18%. GR Lover also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Capture One's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Capture One is free to download; GR Lover costs $9.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. GR Lover asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GR Lover holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GR Lover's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GR Lover ships an update every 2 months, Capture One every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
GR Lover versus Capture One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGR LoverCapture One
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better3.5 (331 ratings)
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings32331 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developer袁杰 张Capture One A/S

Customer experience

GR Lover

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative22.4%

Capture One

All ratings331 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative36.3%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative67.3%

Bugs and requests

GR Lover

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Capture One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

GR Lover

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • All in One7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$109.001 Year
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  • All in One7 Days trial$294.991 Year

Questions

Is GR Lover free?
GR Lover costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GR Lover or Capture One?
GR Lover is rated higher. GR Lover averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.
Do GR Lover or Capture One have ads?
Neither GR Lover nor Capture One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GR Lover or Capture One?
GR Lover ships an update every 2 months, and Capture One every 2 weeks. Most recently, GR Lover was updated on November 2, 2026 and Capture One on November 3, 2026.

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