# Capture One vs LightMeter35

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightMeter35 at 89% against Capture One's 18%. LightMeter35 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Capture One's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (329 vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Capture One is free to download; LightMeter35 costs $3.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. LightMeter35 asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightMeter35 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 89% of LightMeter35's.

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, LightMeter35 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | LightMeter35 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [徐阳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/626655002) |

## 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


### LightMeter35

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585)

This app provides film photographers with a digital light meter, featuring a simple interface and precise lux calculations. It has been redesigned with skeuomorphic elements to enhance the analog photography experience.

**Highlights:** Light meter for film photographers, Simple UI, Statistic-based lux calculation, Skeuomorphic design, On-the-go usability

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is LightMeter35 free?

LightMeter35 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture One or LightMeter35?

LightMeter35 is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while LightMeter35 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Capture One or LightMeter35 have ads?

Neither Capture One nor LightMeter35 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture One or LightMeter35?

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and LightMeter35 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 15, 2026 and LightMeter35 on October 9, 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.*