# CAPTYR vs CDNC

The clearest difference is rating: CAPTYR at 5.0 against CDNC's 4.2. CAPTYR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). CDNC's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAPTYR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAPTYR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CAPTYR's written reviews are positive against 80% of CDNC's.

CAPTYR ships an update every 5 months, CDNC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAPTYR | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captyr/id1515434824/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 701 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAPTYR INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/560419773) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## What reviewers say

### CAPTYR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captyr/id1515434824)

Capture and archive photos, videos, and text entries in real-time as moments happen. Organize them into digital albums with date, time, and location stamps. Collaborate with others on shared albums and easily share your memories.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo, video, and text capture, Automatic album population, Date, time, and location stamping, Collaborative album creation, Shareable digital albums, Pre-designed album templates, Permanent library storage

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Share digital album | $3.99 | one-time |


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls for exposure, focus, and white balance. It includes built-in film looks and advanced color grading tools to refine your footage. You can record in high-quality formats and apply cinematic effects for polished video production.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls, Built-in Film Looks, Precise color grading tools, ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, Video stabilization (Beta), Export with HEVC

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAPTYR free?

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

### Is CDNC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAPTYR or CDNC?

CAPTYR is rated higher. CAPTYR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CDNC averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do CAPTYR or CDNC have ads?

CDNC shows ads; CAPTYR does not.

### Which is updated more often, CAPTYR or CDNC?

CAPTYR ships an update every 5 months, and CDNC every 4 days. Most recently, CAPTYR was updated on November 3, 2026 and CDNC on November 10, 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.*