Comparison

Capture One vs Imaging Console Lite

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

Imaging Console Lite

Control your Nikon Z-series camera remotely for shooting and monitoring. Transfer files, adjust settings, and browse media. Unlock advanced features like Live View and LUT workflows with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Live view monitoring
  • File transfer
  • Camera setting adjustments
  • Touch autofocus
  • LUT workflows
Features
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Imaging Console Lite is a third-party camera control, live monitoring, and file transfer app for Nikon Z-series mirrorless and cinema cameras. It focuses on a streamlined single-camera shooting experience and is designed for photography enthusiasts, independent photographers, and visual creators whose primary needs are controlling one camera, monitoring live view, and transferring files from the camera. Without a subscription, you can connect one compatible camera for remote shooting, camera setting adjustments, touch autofocus, in-camera media browsing, and manual downloads. For a more complete single-camera workflow, subscribe to Lite Plus to unlock advanced controls, LiveView, LUT workflows, gallery processing, and export tools. Main Free Features • Connect one compatible camera via USB (MTP/PTP) or wireless PTP/IP • Remotely capture photos and record videos • AF-ON focus control • Adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure mode, and exposure compensation • Adjust white balance, metering, focus mode, and AF-area mode • Select Picture Controls and adjust vibration reduction • Use and freely reorder an iMenu containing 12 essential controls • Single-shot self-timer • Quickly review images after capture • Browse photos and videos stored on the camera • Manually download original files and save them to the system photo library Main Lite Plus Features Lite Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Both plans unlock the same features: • Rapid Transfer • Live View monitoring • Touch autofocus • Burst shooting control • Multiple self-timer shots • Change supported settings throughout the complete camera menu • Freely add, remove, and rearrange iMenu items • Automatically display a preview after capture • Custom LUT and Picture Control library • Apply LUTs to Live View monitoring and gallery workflows • Anamorphic de-squeeze monitoring • Red night-vision interface • Gallery filters and LUT image processing • Automatically load original files • System sharing and saving to Files • Quickly create three-second Live Photos Available Only in Imaging Console • Multi-camera cluster control and simultaneous live monitoring • Global synchronized triggering • Automatic downloads, instant transfer, and automatic GPS metadata attachment • Special shooting mode controls • Professional monitoring tools, including focus peaking, framing guides, false color, and timecode • Power zoom and advanced monitoring controls • Live Photos with a custom duration • Custom media import and FHD file workflows • Voice memo management • Live Activities and advanced capture and control options • IPTC and copyright management • GPS in-camera attach Compatibility Expeed 7 models: Z9, Z8, ZR, Z6III, Z5II, Zf, and Z50II. Expeed 6 models: Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z50, Z30, and Zfc. When using the camera’s “Connect to smart device” function, camera control, Live View monitoring, and access to in-camera files are available. When using “Connect to computer,” camera control and Live View monitoring are available. Feature availability may vary depending on the camera model, firmware version, connection method, and shooting mode. Important Notice Imaging Console Lite is an independently developed third-party product and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or otherwise officially connected with Nikon Corporation, RED Digital Cinema, or any of their affiliated companies. References to Nikon, RED, and related product names are made solely to describe device compatibility. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scrawny-honeydew-fc3.notion.site/Imaging-Console-Privacy-Policy-38878bef77b880108900e47dd6ff4441

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
Imaging Console Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Imaging Console Lite at 67% against Capture One's 18%. Imaging Console Lite also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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 Imaging Console Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update fortnightly, Imaging Console Lite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capture One versus Imaging Console Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneImaging Console Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (331 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/S栋 张

Customer experience

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral14.4%
Negative67.6%

Imaging Console Lite

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

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

Imaging Console Lite

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
2 purchases

Imaging Console Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Lite Plus Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Lite Plus Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imaging Console Lite free?
Imaging Console Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capture One or Imaging Console Lite have ads?
Neither Capture One nor Imaging Console Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or Imaging Console Lite?
Capture One ships an update fortnightly, and Imaging Console Lite every 5 days. Most recently, Capture One was updated on October 22, 2026 and Imaging Console Lite on October 17, 2026.

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