# Capture One vs CloudTether

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against CloudTether's 1.0. Capture One also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 1) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). CloudTether's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 CloudTether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 326 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 0% of CloudTether's.

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, CloudTether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture One | CloudTether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether/id6773354049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **18.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [CLOUDCONCUR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888897553) |

## 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


### CloudTether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether/id6773354049)

This app transforms your device into a real-time camera-to-cloud transfer system. It automatically downloads and delivers full-resolution photos as you shoot, directly to cloud storage, clients, or your camera roll. Streamline your workflow and deliver images instantly without manual offloading or export steps.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo transfer from camera to cloud, Automatic download and delivery, Supports multiple cloud destinations (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Connects via USB or Wi-Fi, Works with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm cameras, Live client galleries and same-day delivery, Uploads over mobile data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudTether Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| CloudTether Max | $34.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Is CloudTether free?

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

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

Capture One is rated higher. Capture One averages 3.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while CloudTether averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Capture One or CloudTether have ads?

Neither Capture One nor CloudTether shows ads.

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

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and CloudTether every 4 days. Most recently, Capture One was updated on September 30, 2026 and CloudTether on October 2, 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.*