# Capture One vs Profoto Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Profoto Camera at none against Capture One's 4. Profoto Camera also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 18%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Capture One's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (3.5 vs 3.3). 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. Profoto Camera 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 329 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Profoto Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | Profoto Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** | [3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Profoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387823563) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Profoto Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877)

This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.

**Highlights:** Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls, Classic Mode for full manual control, Flash power and color temperature adjustment, Support for multiple Profoto flash units, Computational photography enhancements

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is Profoto Camera free?

Profoto Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture One or Profoto Camera?

Capture One is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Profoto Camera averages 3.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do Capture One or Profoto Camera have ads?

Neither Capture One nor Profoto Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture One or Profoto Camera?

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Profoto Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 15, 2026 and Profoto Camera on October 15, 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.*