Godox Action vs Capture One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Godox Action
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Capture One
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.
- 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
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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 in-app purchases: Godox Action at none against Capture One's 4. Godox Action also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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. Godox Action asks for nothing beyond the download.
Godox Action ships an update fortnightly, Capture One every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Godox Action | Capture One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (332 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 332 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Godox Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd | Capture One A/S |
Bugs and requests
Godox Action
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
Godox Action
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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