Capture One vs NX MobileAir
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 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.
NX MobileAir
Streamline your photography workflow with this app. Transfer images from your camera to your smartphone quickly via cable or wirelessly, eliminating the need for a computer. Upload directly to an FTP server and automate post-shooting tasks.
- High-speed camera to smartphone transfer
- Wireless and cabled connection options
- Direct FTP server uploads
- Automated post-shooting workflow
- View, select, and edit photos
- IPTC data management
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Pro photographers can make their workflow more efficient with NX MobileAir. Pictures can be transferred from the camera to a smartphone at high speed via a cabled connection, or via a wireless connection. The process is completely computer-free, letting you work where the spirit takes you. Upload pictures from the camera to an FTP server via a smartphone. The automated post-shooting workflow lets you focus on taking pictures. Supported Digital Cameras as of July 2026 ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, D780 The foregoing may include models not available in some regions. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Principal Features ⁃ Download all or only protected pictures from the camera to your smartphone via a cabled or wireless connection. ⁃ Upload pictures via the smartphone to an FTP server of your choosing. ⁃ Choose a destination from multiple FTP servers. ⁃ Choose image processing, IPTC data, and FTP upload settings on an album-by-album basis. ⁃ View, select, or crop, rotate, or otherwise edit pictures, or straighten pictures automatically. ⁃ Lock the screen while the app is in use or download pictures again if import fails. ⁃ Change or reorder IPTC field names and import or export IPTC settings. ⁃ Pictures (photos/videos) taken with the camera can be transferred to Frame.io. (Supported cameras only) System Requirements iOS17.7、iOS18.7、iOS26.5 iPadOS17.7、iPadOS18.7、iPadOS26.5 There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. For more information, see: https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/support/ Notes ⁃ The free version of this app restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded. ⁃ Be sure to connect to a network when launching the app. Using the App For more information, use the app “Help” option.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against NX MobileAir's 2.5. Capture One also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (331 vs 28). NX MobileAir's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 NX MobileAir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 28, 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 13% of NX MobileAir's.
Capture One ships an update every 9 days, NX MobileAir every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Capture One | NX MobileAir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (331 ratings) — better | 2.5 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews — better | 12.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 331 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capture One A/S | NIKON CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Capture One
NX MobileAir
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
NX MobileAir
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
NX MobileAir
- Paid Plan$4.491 Month
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