Comparison

Capture One vs Camera Shelf

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

Camera Shelf

This app helps photographers and filmmakers organize their equipment with detailed tracking, visual logs, and smart packing lists. It offers insights into gear value, maintenance history, and secure storage for receipts and reports.

Highlights
  • Organize camera gear collection
  • Track detailed item specifications
  • Create smart packing kits
  • Calculate pack weight
  • Log maintenance and repairs
  • Securely store receipts
  • Generate PDF inventory reports
Features
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Camera Shelf is the simple inventory manager designed for photographers, filmmakers, and gear enthusiasts who need to know exactly what they own and where it is. Stop using spreadsheets. Start building your digital shelf. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION Create a beautiful, visual database of your entire kit. • Track Everything: Cameras, lenses, drones, lighting, and accessories. • Detailed Specs: Log serial numbers, purchase dates, prices, mount types, and more. • Visual Log: Add multiple photos for every item to document condition. • Filter & Sort: Instantly find gear by brand, category, or mount system. SMART PACKING KITS Never leave a battery or SD card behind again. • Build Loadouts: Create custom kits for specific jobs (e.g., "Wedding Day," "Travel Light," "Studio Rig"). • Weight Calculator: Automatically sum up the total weight of your pack—essential for travel and hiking. • Value Tracking: See the total insurance value of the gear in your bag. INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS Understand your investment. • Dashboard: Visualize your total collection value and item counts. • Breakdowns: See your gear distributed by brand and category. • Maintenance Log: Keep a history of sensor cleanings, repairs, and firmware updates. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT • Receipt Vault: Scan and attach receipts directly to your items for warranty and insurance claims. • PDF Reports: Generate professional PDF summaries of your inventory or specific packing lists to share with insurers or production teams. • Secure & Private: Your data lives safely on your device with automatic local backups. No accounts, no tracking. Camera Shelf Premium Unlock the full potential of your workflow with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. • Unlimited Items & Kits • PDF Report Exporting • Unlimited Receipt Storage Download Camera Shelf today and get your gear organized.

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
Camera Shelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Shelf at 100% against Capture One's 18%. Camera Shelf also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Capture One's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 1). 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 Camera Shelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Camera Shelf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Camera Shelf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Capture One versus Camera Shelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneCamera Shelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (329 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SBryan Jeffrey Martin

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.5%

Camera Shelf

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Camera Shelf

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
1 purchases

Camera Shelf

One-time1
  • Premium$17.99

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Shelf free?
Camera Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capture One or Camera Shelf?
Camera Shelf is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Camera Shelf averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Capture One or Camera Shelf have ads?
Neither Capture One nor Camera Shelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or Camera Shelf?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Camera Shelf weekly. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 17, 2026 and Camera Shelf on October 9, 2026.

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