Capture One vs Phoxy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capture One
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.
- 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
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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.
Phoxy
This platform simplifies the creator economy by connecting talent with opportunities. It facilitates seamless gig posting, intelligent creator matching, and real-time camera sharing, eliminating the need for traditional outreach methods. Find your next project and build your dream team effortlessly.
- Creator matchmaking platform
- Seamless gig posting
- Intelligent creator matching
- Camera sharing
- Build dream teams
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Creator Economy, Simplified. Build your Dream Team. Stop chasing opportunities and start creating them. Phoxy is the ultimate creator matchmaking platform where talent meets purpose. Seamless gig posting, intelligent creator matching, and camera sharing that breaks geographic barriers. Your next big project is just a swipe away – no cold emails, no endless scrolling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phoxy at 86% against Capture One's 18%. Phoxy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Capture One's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Phoxy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phoxy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 23, 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 86% of Phoxy's.
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Phoxy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capture One | Phoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (329 ratings) | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 329 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Capture One A/S | Phoxy Inc. |
Customer experience
Capture One
Phoxy
Bugs and 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
Phoxy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Phoxy
- Monthly Pro$5.991 Year
- Monthly Pro Features$5.99
- Yearly Pro Features$24.99
- All Time Pro Access$59.99
