Comparison

Capture One vs Dr. Parrot

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 directly on your mobile device. Tether your camera, apply edits instantly, and collaborate with clients in real-time. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for a complete professional workflow.

Highlights
  • Tether camera directly to mobile
  • Real-time image review and showcase
  • Instant RAW editing and style application
  • Client collaboration with comments and ratings
  • External storage support for unlimited work
  • Supports over 550 camera models
  • Seamless desktop integration
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

Dr. Parrot

Features
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Dr. Parrot fa tre lavori che di solito richiedono tre programmi diversi, e li fa sul tuo dispositivo: niente viene caricato da nessuna parte. SOTTOTITOLI Trascrive il parlato con il riconoscimento vocale di bordo e imprime i sottotitoli nel video. Il testo si corregge blocco per blocco guardando l'anteprima: si spostano i tempi, si divide, si unisce, si svuota. Font, colori, bordo, posizione ed effetti si scelgono vedendo subito come vengono — a disegnare l'anteprima è lo stesso codice che scrive il file, quindi quello che vedi è già il risultato. C'è anche la guida degli spazi social, per non far finire una parola sotto il pulsante Segui. IMMAGINI Porta tante foto alla stessa misura, oppure da ogni foto tira fuori tutti i formati che servono: quadrato, post, story, orizzontale, o uno tuo. Il ritaglio si sposta guardando la foto — una per una o tutte insieme — e in ombra si vede la parte che si perde. Qualità e peso massimo si scelgono liberamente, e i file si rinominano in blocco o uno a uno. VIDEO Taglia una clip in parti, a tempo o nei punti che scegli, con i pezzi già segnati sulla barra sotto all'anteprima. Comprime a un peso preciso e cambia formato, con l'encoder hardware: veloce e senza limiti di dimensione. Il modello di riconoscimento vocale si scarica la prima volta e poi funziona anche senza rete. Video, immagini e trascrizioni restano dove sono.

Screenshots

Capture One4 screens
Dr. Parrot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Parrot at none against Capture One's 4. Dr. Parrot also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dr. Parrot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture One ships an update every 9 days, Dr. Parrot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capture One versus Dr. Parrot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture OneDr. Parrot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (331 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings331 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture One A/SSamuel Ravani

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

Dr. Parrot

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

Dr. Parrot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr. Parrot free?
Dr. Parrot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capture One or Dr. Parrot have ads?
Neither Capture One nor Dr. Parrot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture One or Dr. Parrot?
Capture One ships an update every 9 days, and Dr. Parrot every 3 days. Most recently, Capture One was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dr. Parrot on October 31, 2026.

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