Comparison

Capture One vs Piufoto

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

Piufoto

Effortlessly enhance and share your photos in real-time with automatic cloud uploads. Connect your camera directly to the cloud via your smartphone for seamless transfer and global exposure for clients' brands.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI enhancements
  • Instant photo sharing
  • Automatic cloud uploads
  • Camera-to-cloud connectivity
  • Global client exposure
  • Professional camera support
Features
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Piufoto: Elevate Your Photos with Real-time AI Enhancements and Instant Cloud Sharing Discover the power of Piufoto, the app that revolutionizes how you capture and share your precious moments. With Piufoto, you can effortlessly enhance and share your photos in real-time, while seamlessly uploading them to your cloud album within seconds. Key Features of Piufoto App: 1. Instant Sharing: Showcase your exceptional photo-shooting work, taken with professional cameras, with your clients, friends, and family members in mere seconds. 2. Automatic Uploads and Enhancements: Focus on your shooting job while Piufoto automatically uploads, enhances, and shares your photos. No more hassle or time-consuming processes. 3. Global Exposure: Help your clients gain widespread recognition for their products and brands. Piufoto enables their reach to expand across the globe, making them known to everyone, everywhere. 4. Camera-to-Cloud Connectivity: Seamlessly connect your camera to the cloud without the need for additional devices. Simply use your smartphone to effortlessly transfer your photos. Piufoto supports most popular camera models. Experience the All-in-One Solution with Piufoto. Don't miss out! Get started NOW! Service: https://h.piufoto.com/agreement/piufoto-terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://h.piufoto.com/agreement/piufoto-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
Piufoto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Piufoto at 89% against Capture One's 18%. Piufoto also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Capture One's advantage is ratings volume (331 vs 25). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Piufoto sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piufoto holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 25, 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 89% of Piufoto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Piufoto weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Capture One versus Piufoto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OnePiufoto
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (331 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better25
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SPiufoto PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral14.4%
Negative67.6%

Piufoto

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%

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

Piufoto

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
14 purchases

Piufoto

Subscriptions5
  • 20GB Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Silver Member$19.991 Month
  • Gold Member$39.991 Month
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  • Gold Member$79.991 Month
  • Platinum Member$299.991 Month
One-time9
  • PiuCoins 60$3.99
  • 200 PiuCoin$19.99
  • PiuCoins 300$19.99
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  • Album Premium Features$29.99
  • 400 PiuCoins$39.99
  • 800 PiuCoin$79.99
  • PiuCoins 1500$79.99
  • PiuCoins 4000$199.99
  • 2000 PiuCoin$200.00

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Piufoto free?
Piufoto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capture One or Piufoto?
Piufoto is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Piufoto averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Capture One or Piufoto have ads?
Neither Capture One nor Piufoto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or Piufoto?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Piufoto weekly. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 25, 2026 and Piufoto on October 24, 2026.

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