# Capture One vs NX MobileAir

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | NX MobileAir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** | [2.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **18.1% of reviews** | 12.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [NIKON CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293370) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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


### NX MobileAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Plan | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is NX MobileAir free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capture One or NX MobileAir?

Capture One is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while NX MobileAir averages 2.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do Capture One or NX MobileAir have ads?

Neither Capture One nor NX MobileAir shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture One or NX MobileAir?

Capture One ships an update every 9 days, and NX MobileAir every 3 months. Most recently, Capture One was updated on November 7, 2026 and NX MobileAir on November 7, 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.*