Pic vs Capture One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pic
Manage your photography workflow on the go. Create and share client galleries, upload media, and post directly to social media from your mobile device. Download high-resolution photos and videos to your device.
- Create and share client galleries
- Upload any media
- Manage work on mobile
- Post directly to social media
- Download high-res photos and videos
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Your galleries go where you go. The Pic-Time mobile app brings your workflow to your fingertips. Create and share galleries with clients, upload any media, and manage your work right from your phone or tablet. Post your work directly to social, or download high-res photos and videos to your device. Everything you need, always within reach.
Capture One
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pic at 4.7 against Capture One's 3.5. Pic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (31% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Pic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic has 1.7K ratings behind it against 326, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Pic's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.
Pic ships an update every 2 weeks, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pic | Capture One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.5 (326 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews — better | 18.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 326 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pic-Time, Inc. | Capture One A/S |
Customer experience
Pic
Capture One
Bugs and requests
Pic
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
Pic
No in-app purchases
Capture One
- 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
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