# TOVNET Pro vs THE Tether

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOVNET Pro at none against THE Tether's 2. TOVNET Pro also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). THE Tether's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THE Tether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TOVNET Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

TOVNET Pro ships an update every 14 months, THE Tether weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOVNET Pro | THE Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 555 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chanyoung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169276850) | [haryun song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896546105) |

## What reviewers say

### TOVNET Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tovnet-pro/id1642437663)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### THE Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tether/id6768165095)

Instantly review and manage photos wirelessly from your camera on your mobile device. This app facilitates a fast on-set workflow for photographers, allowing for image rating, RAW file matching, and organized export.

**Highlights:** Wireless JPG review while shooting, Support for Nikon, Sony, Canon cameras, Session-based photo management, Fullscreen review and rating, RAW matching and download, Export JPG and RAW files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| THE tether Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| THE tether Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOVNET Pro free?

TOVNET Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is THE Tether free?

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

### Do TOVNET Pro or THE Tether have ads?

TOVNET Pro shows ads; THE Tether does not.

### Which is updated more often, TOVNET Pro or THE Tether?

TOVNET Pro ships an update every 14 months, and THE Tether weekly. Most recently, TOVNET Pro was updated on September 16, 2026 and THE Tether on September 17, 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.*