# Capture One vs ZineControl_X

The clearest difference is price: Capture One at Free against ZineControl_X's $12.99. Capture One also leads on ratings volume (331 vs 1). ZineControl_X's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Capture One is free to download; ZineControl_X costs $12.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. ZineControl_X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZineControl_X 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | ZineControl_X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinecontrol-x/id6772151742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Antonio Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889147339) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture One

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

Edit and organize RAW photos directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera for real-time shooting, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients through shared feedback and ratings. Seamlessly transition your work to desktop for final touches.

**Highlights:** Tether camera directly to mobile, Real-time shooting and review, RAW photo editing on the go, Instant style and look application, Client collaboration with feedback, External storage support, Supports 550+ camera models

**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


### ZineControl_X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinecontrol-x/id6772151742)

**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 ZineControl_X free?

ZineControl_X costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Capture One or ZineControl_X have ads?

Neither Capture One nor ZineControl_X shows ads.

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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.*