# Capture One vs MySafeFrame

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against MySafeFrame's 3.0. Capture One also leads on ratings volume (329 vs 2). MySafeFrame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Capture One's written reviews are positive against 33% of MySafeFrame's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, MySafeFrame every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | MySafeFrame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysafeframe/id6754203829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Safe Frame Technologies - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847060598) |

## 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


### MySafeFrame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysafeframe/id6754203829)

Securely view and enjoy private photo galleries prepared by your photographer. Offers advanced screenshot protection and privacy settings for your memories. Receive notifications for new gallery updates.

**Highlights:** Secure photo gallery access, Advanced screenshot protection, Private viewing experience, Notifications for new galleries, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is MySafeFrame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capture One or MySafeFrame?

Capture One is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while MySafeFrame averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Capture One or MySafeFrame have ads?

Neither Capture One nor MySafeFrame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture One or MySafeFrame?

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and MySafeFrame every 3 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 15, 2026 and MySafeFrame on October 8, 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.*