Comparison

Profoto Camera vs IPTCPhotoSender

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Profoto Camera

This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.

Highlights
  • Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls
  • Classic Mode for full manual control
  • Flash power and color temperature adjustment
  • Support for multiple Profoto flash units
  • Computational photography enhancements
Features
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We developed the Profoto Camera for ambitious image creators who want to create amazing images using iPhone and Profoto lights. Key features*: Profoto Camera has two different modes, each one optimised for different needs. That way it will work better for you in different situations. SMART MODE: INNOVATIVE EASE OF USE Helps you create professional images with two innovative controls, powered by computational photography: - Go between natural and dramatic flash effect with “Contrast” control. - Control the mood of your photos with “Warmth” control. CLASSIC MODE: UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY Profoto Camera app gives you also full manual control over all features, such as flash power, color temperature, and camera settings. It also supports using multiple flash units simultaneously. Ultimately, Profoto Camera lets you be as creative as you can be. The world of smartphone photography just got bigger. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CONTROL APP? Looking for remote control functionality when shooting with your traditional camera? Search App Store for “Profoto Control” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team. * Supported Profoto products: Profoto C1 Profoto C1 Plus Profoto A10 Profoto B10-series lights Profoto Pro-11

About

IPTCPhotoSender

Features
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[From the Developer] As a news agency photographer, I use this app in my daily work. I built it so photographers can send images to their agency instantly from an iPhone or iPad instead of a PC — to help photographers everywhere deliver breaking news faster. Shoot. Caption. Send. Straight from the field, in seconds. IPTCPhotoSender is the all-in-one wireless workflow for press and sports photographers. Version 3.0 adds a BUILT-IN FTP SERVER, so your camera sends photos straight into the app — no separate receiver app and no computer required. Add IPTC captions and credits with reusable templates, then transmit to your picture desk over FTP — all on your iPhone or iPad. RECEIVE WIRELESSLY — NEW in 3.0 - Built-in FTP server receives photos directly from FTP-capable cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more). - No tethering app or PC needed — connect the camera and start shooting. - Free camera connection settings and guides on our support site. VOICE TAGS (AUDIO MEMOS) - Voice annotations you recorded on the camera are received paired with their photos. - Play them back to check on the photo editing screen (Photos and Sent tabs). - On sending, a voice tag stays linked to its photo and is delivered with it — so your spoken notes travel with the image. IPTC METADATA & TEMPLATES - 20 IPTC fields; choose which fields are shown and in what order. - Save templates and apply them to all, selected, or individual photos. - Gap-free sequence numbering you won't find anywhere else: {Seq} (full-width {Jseq}) is assigned at the MOMENT OF SENDING, in capture-time order, and only to photos you actually transmit — no gaps, and the last number is your exact sent count. Once assigned it's locked: resend a sent photo and it keeps its number. {Edate} / {Jdate} add dates automatically. - Date/Time Created is filled automatically from capture time, with the correct time zone. - Lossless embedding — EXIF, maker notes, and image quality are preserved (no re-compression). CODE REPLACEMENTS (Photo Mechanic compatible) - Import game/event code files, or add your own codes in the app. - Type a short code and it expands to the full text on apply. - Sample codes are included to try right away. FAST EDITING & REVIEW - Large full-screen preview to recognize shots at a glance. - Swipe or tap between photos; scroll position is kept, so you can compare the same field across frames. - Pinch-to-zoom the full-resolution image to check focus. - Crop, voice-tag playback, and per-photo actions. SEND & SHARE - Send all, send only the selected photos, or send a single photo — stop any time. - RAW / original send mode for unprocessed files. - Share a photo with metadata embedded, or the original, via AirDrop / Mail / Messages. - Multiple FTP server profiles. - Sent list with resend and share. BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Screen Guard locks the screen while receiving or sending, so a stray touch won't interrupt a transfer. - If a server or connection is briefly unstable, sending auto-retries to push through (up to 4 attempts, increasing the wait each time); progress and retry status show on screen. - Export / import templates to share with colleagues. - Fully bilingual: English and Japanese. [Support] Download camera connection settings, guides, and support: https://halaoki.github.io/app-support/ Support email: support.iptcphotosender@gmail.com [Subscription] A 7-day free trial is available. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue using the app. - Monthly Plan: $5.99 - Annual Plan: $59.99 (save 17%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halaoki.github.io/iptcphotosender-privacy/

Screenshots

Profoto Camera4 screens
IPTCPhotoSender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Profoto Camera at none against IPTCPhotoSender's 2. Profoto Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). IPTCPhotoSender's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, 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. IPTCPhotoSender sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Profoto Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Profoto Camera ships an update every 3 months, IPTCPhotoSender weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Profoto Camera versus IPTCPhotoSender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProfoto CameraIPTCPhotoSender
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfotoYoshiharu Aoki

In-app purchases

None

Profoto Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IPTCPhotoSender

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Profoto Camera free?
Profoto Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPTCPhotoSender free?
IPTCPhotoSender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Profoto Camera or IPTCPhotoSender have ads?
Neither Profoto Camera nor IPTCPhotoSender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Profoto Camera or IPTCPhotoSender?
Profoto Camera ships an update every 3 months, and IPTCPhotoSender weekly. Most recently, Profoto Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and IPTCPhotoSender on October 25, 2026.

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