# Capture Pilot vs Dragonframe Tether

The clearest difference is rating: Dragonframe Tether at 4.2 against Capture Pilot's 2.5. Dragonframe Tether also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 31%). Capture Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 15) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dragonframe Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dragonframe Tether holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture Pilot has 96 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Capture Pilot's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dragonframe Tether's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | Dragonframe Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [DZED Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207485361) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435)

This app allows photographers to remotely view, zoom, rate, and tag high-resolution images during a shoot. It can also transform your device into a virtual camera display for remote camera control and capture parameter adjustments.

**Highlights:** Remote image viewing, zooming, and panning, Image rating and tagging, Live view with compatible digital backs, Geotagging of images, Remote camera firing and parameter control, Virtual camera display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Control | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Excellent for client collaboration on set
- 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac)
- ⭐ Useful image rating and selection features
- 🖼️ Good image quality and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Significant lag and slow performance
- 📦 Requires Capture One Pro software to function
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every 10-15 minutes
- Server connection failures
- Camera controls not functioning
- Focus button greyed out despite camera capability
- Photos fail to load from large libraries

**Requested features**

- Live view compatibility for remote shooting
- Full Capture One editing tools on mobile
- Camera control without additional purchase
- AppleTV wireless display support
- Bluetooth connectivity without WiFi


### Dragonframe Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362)

Transform your iOS device into a professional camera for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview to your computer, control camera settings, and capture high-quality images directly. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as capture source, Live video preview on desktop, Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, Capture JPG or DNG images, Direct image transfer to computer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

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

### Is Dragonframe Tether free?

Dragonframe Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or Dragonframe Tether?

Dragonframe Tether is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Dragonframe Tether averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or Dragonframe Tether have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor Dragonframe Tether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Pilot or Dragonframe Tether?

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on September 14, 2026 and Dragonframe Tether on September 14, 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.*