# Capture One vs Phoxy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | Phoxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoxy-creator-hub/id1534079797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Phoxy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534079799) |

## 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


### Phoxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoxy-creator-hub/id1534079797)

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.

**Highlights:** Creator matchmaking platform, Seamless gig posting, Intelligent creator matching, Camera sharing, Build dream teams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Pro Features | $24.99 | one-time |
| All Time Pro Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is Phoxy free?

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

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

Phoxy is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Phoxy averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Capture One or Phoxy have ads?

Neither Capture One nor Phoxy shows ads.

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

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Phoxy every 8 days. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 17, 2026 and Phoxy on October 10, 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.*