Comparison

Capture One vs GearList

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

GearList

Features
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GearList est l'outil des techniciens de la photo et de la vidéo pour préparer, organiser et partager leurs listes de matériel de tournage. Créez votre catalogue Organisez tout votre parc matériel en catalogues et catégories : corps d'appareils, optiques, audio, éclairage, stabilisation… Chaque équipement peut être enrichi d'accessoires (par défaut ou optionnels) et de dépendances (stockage, enregistreur, moniteur externe, etc.). Définissez un tarif de location journalier pour chaque élément au besoin Construisez vos listes en un instant Composez vos listes de tournage en sélectionnant les équipements directement depuis votre catalogue. Pour chaque item, choisissez précisément quels accessoires et dépendances inclure, et ajustez les quantités. La liste finale s'affiche en temps réel dans un panneau dédié — aucune navigation inutile. Calculez votre budget automatiquement Activez l'affichage des prix pour voir le coût journalier total de votre sélection se calculer automatiquement, item par item et accessoire par accessoire. Désactivez-le en un tap pour une vue épurée. Exportez en PDF professionnel Générez un PDF soigné incluant une page de couverture avec le nom de la liste et la date, le détail complet du matériel sélectionné, les accessoires et dépendances actifs, les quantités et les tarifs. Partagez-le par AirDrop, Mail, iCloud Drive ou toute autre app en un seul geste. Sauvegardez et synchronisez Toutes vos listes sont sauvegardées localement. Exportez votre catalogue au format JSON pour le sauvegarder ou le transférer sur un autre appareil. L'import permet de créer un nouveau catalogue indépendant ou de fusionner avec l'existant. Conçu pour iPhone et iPad Interface optimisée avec un panneau catalogue et un panneau liste côte à côte sur iPad. Fluide, rapide, sans abonnement.

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
GearList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GearList at none against Capture One's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GearList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, GearList every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Capture One versus GearList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneGearList
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (329 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings329 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SOlaf Wisser

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

GearList

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
None

GearList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearList free?
GearList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capture One or GearList have ads?
Neither Capture One nor GearList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or GearList?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and GearList every 3 weeks. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 17, 2026 and GearList on October 8, 2026.

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