# ShutterCount Pro Mobile vs Capture One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShutterCount Pro Mobile at 78% against Capture One's 18%. ShutterCount Pro Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (3.8 vs 3.5). Capture One's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Capture One is free to download; ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. ShutterCount Pro Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShutterCount Pro Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 326 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of ShutterCount Pro Mobile's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

ShutterCount Pro Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShutterCount Pro Mobile | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634/reviews)** | [3.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### ShutterCount Pro Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-pro-mobile/id1441290634)

This app reads the shutter count directly from compatible Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, saving service center trips and verifying if a pre-owned item is truly new. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

**Highlights:** Reads shutter count from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, USB or image file reading, Unlimited readings, Wear indicator and shutter life percentage, History logging in CSV format, Live View and electronic shutter counters, Graphing and shutter life forecasting

**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 ShutterCount Pro Mobile free?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Capture One free?

Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Capture One?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile is rated higher. ShutterCount Pro Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Capture One have ads?

Neither ShutterCount Pro Mobile nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Pro Mobile or Capture One?

ShutterCount Pro Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, ShutterCount Pro Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and Capture One on September 22, 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.*