# ProStudio Eclipse vs Capture One

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProStudio Eclipse at none against Capture One's 4. Capture One's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. ProStudio Eclipse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProStudio Eclipse ships an update every 2 months, Capture One every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProStudio Eclipse | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **331** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StyleShoots](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164498014) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### ProStudio Eclipse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prostudio-eclipse/id1444895494)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Capture One

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

Edit and organize RAW photos directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients in real-time. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for a complete professional workflow.

**Highlights:** Tether camera directly to mobile, Real-time image review and showcase, Instant RAW editing and style application, Client collaboration with comments and ratings, External storage support for unlimited work, Supports over 550 camera models, Seamless desktop integration

**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 ProStudio Eclipse free?

ProStudio Eclipse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Do ProStudio Eclipse or Capture One have ads?

Neither ProStudio Eclipse nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProStudio Eclipse or Capture One?

ProStudio Eclipse ships an update every 2 months, and Capture One every 9 days. Most recently, ProStudio Eclipse was updated on October 26, 2026 and Capture One on November 7, 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.*
