# Capture One vs Camera Shelf

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | Camera Shelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-shelf-gear-tracker/id6755641228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Bryan Jeffrey Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847187783) |

## 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


### Camera Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-shelf-gear-tracker/id6755641228)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*