Comparison

Capture One vs INSTAX SQUARE Link

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 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
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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

INSTAX SQUARE Link

Enhance your INSTAX SQUARE Link prints with augmented reality, personalized messages, and creative editing tools. Add text, frames, stickers, and sketches to your photos before printing them wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • AR Print with QR code playback
  • INSTAX Connect for remote printing
  • Simple photo editing and cropping
  • Editable prints with frames and stickers
  • INSTAX Camera mode for selfies
  • Sketch and text overlay
  • Enhanced photo quality modes
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This app is exclusively for the Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE Link printer. 1. AR Print [NEW] Add augmented reality effects to your INSTAX prints before printing. Then scan the printed QR code with your smartphone to see them come to life! 2. INSTAX Connect [NEW] The SQUARE Link printer keeps you connected, no matter how far apart you are. Simply personalize an image with text via the SQUARE LINK app, then send it via your favored social media app, ready to be opened, printed, and treasured. 3. Simple Print You’ve got your shot, now get creative. Add text, do a spot of cropping, alter the contrasts or saturation levels, maybe even apply a filter. Finally, connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to the SQUARE LINK and swipe up to print. Simple. 4. Editable Print Add fun, decorative frames to your shots, create image collages or even add stickers with hundreds in-app stickers to choose from! From ‘Happy Birthday’ stickers to ‘I Love You’ stickers, you’ll soon know your favorites, ready for you to effortlessly add BEFORE printing. 5. INSTAX Camera Print selfies instantly using INSTAX Camera mode. Take a snap in the app and then swipe up to print! 6. Sketch, edit & print Create a sketch or text, then add them to your photos and print! 7. Enhanced Quality Photos Print your photos just the way you like, whether it's with the conventional photo quality of ""INSTAX-Natural Mode"" or the new ""INSTAX-Rich Mode"", which features extra-vibrant color. [Supported OS] iOS16.0 or later

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
INSTAX SQUARE Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: INSTAX SQUARE Link at 4.8 against Capture One's 3.5. INSTAX SQUARE Link also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (38% vs 18%). Capture One's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. INSTAX SQUARE Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

INSTAX SQUARE Link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 326 and 327 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 38% of INSTAX SQUARE Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, INSTAX SQUARE Link every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Capture One versus INSTAX SQUARE Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneINSTAX SQUARE Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (326 ratings)4.8 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews38.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326327 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings326 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews452 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative67.3%

INSTAX SQUARE Link

All ratings327 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative43.6%

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

INSTAX SQUARE Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

INSTAX SQUARE Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is INSTAX SQUARE Link free?
INSTAX SQUARE Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Capture One or INSTAX SQUARE Link?
INSTAX SQUARE Link is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while INSTAX SQUARE Link averages 4.8 from 327 ratings.
Do Capture One or INSTAX SQUARE Link have ads?
Neither Capture One nor INSTAX SQUARE Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or INSTAX SQUARE Link?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and INSTAX SQUARE Link every 4 months. Most recently, Capture One was updated on September 28, 2026 and INSTAX SQUARE Link on September 28, 2026.

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