# Smartta Go vs Capture One

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartta Go at none against Capture One's 4. Smartta Go also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Capture One's advantage is ratings volume (331 vs 4) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ads 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. Smartta Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smartta Go's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

Smartta Go ships an update every 2 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smartta Go | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartta-go/id1408371212/reviews) | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange View](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461740557) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### Smartta Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartta-go/id1408371212)

This app provides remote control for a motorized camera slider, enabling users to create professional-looking time-lapse, stop motion, and cinematic videos. It offers various modes for smooth camera movements and customizable speed adjustments.

**Highlights:** Motorized camera slider remote control, 10 preset time-lapse modes, One-tap stop motion creation, Continuous loop mode for interviews, Curve mode for varied speed movements, Stay mode for stable time-lapse/stop motion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Capture One

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

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

**Highlights:** Retouch Faces, Sessions Support, External Storage backup, Tether camera to mobile, Real-time image review, Instant sharing and collaboration, Apply edits as you shoot, RAW conversion and color editing

**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 Smartta Go free?

Smartta Go 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, Smartta Go or Capture One?

Capture One is rated higher. Smartta Go averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.

### Do Smartta Go or Capture One have ads?

Neither Smartta Go nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smartta Go or Capture One?

Smartta Go ships an update every 2 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, Smartta Go was updated on October 24, 2026 and Capture One on October 25, 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.*