# Capture One vs Recipe Shuffle

The clearest difference is rating: Recipe Shuffle at 5.0 against Capture One's 3.5. Recipe Shuffle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Capture One's advantage is ratings volume (331 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Recipe Shuffle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Recipe Shuffle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | Recipe Shuffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-shuffle/id6743686477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Nordic Tug LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803782038) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture One

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

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:** 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


### Recipe Shuffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recipe-shuffle/id6743686477)

Discover unique film simulation recipes for your camera with just a tap. This app generates randomized settings to add character to your photos, allowing you to save favorites and break through creative blocks.

**Highlights:** Generate random film recipes, Lock white balance, Save favorite recipes, Visually stunning interface, Creative naming system, Optimized for iOS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is Recipe Shuffle free?

Recipe Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture One or Recipe Shuffle?

Recipe Shuffle is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while Recipe Shuffle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Capture One or Recipe Shuffle have ads?

Neither Capture One nor Recipe Shuffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture One or Recipe Shuffle?

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Recipe Shuffle every 6 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 27, 2026 and Recipe Shuffle on October 28, 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.*