Comparison

Capture One vs FUJIFILM XApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera for real-time shooting, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients through shared feedback and ratings. Seamlessly transition your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Tether camera directly to mobile
  • Real-time shooting and review
  • RAW photo editing on the go
  • Instant style and look application
  • Client collaboration with feedback
  • External storage support
  • Supports 550+ camera models
Features
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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.

About

FUJIFILM XApp

Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your Fujifilm camera to your smartphone or tablet. Remotely control your camera, back up settings, and sync data. Automatically summarize your shooting activities into a diary for skill improvement.

Highlights
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Remote camera control
  • Camera settings backup/restore
  • Date, time, and location sync
  • Firmware updates
  • Shooting activity diary
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FUJIFILM XApp is an app. provided by Fujifilm Corporation. Once users pair a Fujifilm digital camera with their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®, they can transfer captured images and movies to their smartphone or tablet, control the camera remotely, backup and restore camera settings, synchronize date, time, and location, and update firmware. The Wi-Fi function of smartphones or tablets is also used for transferring captured images and videos, and updating firmware. In addition, by signing in to Fujifilm's network service, daily shooting activities using the camera can be automatically summarized in a diary format. This service is useful for reviewing their photographic activities and improving their photographic skills. [Compatible Cameras] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ Please upgrade the camera with the latest firmware. Please refer to the URL below to download the firmware: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/ [Compatible OS] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ [Supported languages] English(US), English(UK), Japanese/日本語, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Turkish/Türkçe, Simplified Chinese/中文简, Russian/Русский, Korean/한국, Thai/ไทย, Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia [Note] The FUJIFILM XApp uses the GPS function of the smartphone/tablet continuously in the background, which may consume a large amount of battery power in your smartphone/tablet. To reduce battery consumption, please go to "Settings" of FUJIFILM XApp and set the "Location synchronization interval" to a longer interval. [How to use] For detailed operations, please refer to the "Guide" found within this app. * The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license. * iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. * IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. * Wi-Fi® is registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
FUJIFILM XApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FUJIFILM XApp at 4.2 against Capture One's 3.5. FUJIFILM XApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 331). Capture One's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. FUJIFILM XApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FUJIFILM XApp holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FUJIFILM XApp has 3.6K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 16% of FUJIFILM XApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update every 9 days, FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Capture One versus FUJIFILM XApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneFUJIFILM XApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (331 ratings)4.2 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3313.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings331 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative36.3%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative67.3%

FUJIFILM XApp

All ratings3,274 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews955 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral12.9%
Negative70.9%

User reviews

Capture One

From 331 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

FUJIFILM XApp

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved connectivity and stability
  • 👍 Useful features like film simulation and lens metrics
  • 🚀 Faster photo transfer
  • 👍 Remote camera control and live view

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires always-on location access
  • 🔋 Location tracking drains battery
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues after camera power cycle
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Overrides video settings

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

FUJIFILM XApp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to reconnect Bluetooth after camera power cycle
  • Time synchronization issues with camera
  • Incompatible with older camera models
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Implement landscape orientation support for iPads
  • Allow customization of camera appearance in the app
  • Improve background connectivity and location tracking
  • Add option to select photo transfer destination (e.g., cloud storage)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

FUJIFILM XApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FUJIFILM XApp free?
FUJIFILM XApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capture One or FUJIFILM XApp?
FUJIFILM XApp is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while FUJIFILM XApp averages 4.2 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Capture One or FUJIFILM XApp have ads?
Neither Capture One nor FUJIFILM XApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or FUJIFILM XApp?
Capture One ships an update every 9 days, and FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on November 7, 2026 and FUJIFILM XApp on November 7, 2026.

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