# Capture Pilot vs Profoto Control

The clearest difference is rating: Profoto Control at 4.7 against Capture Pilot's 2.5. Profoto Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (896 vs 96). Capture Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Profoto Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profoto Control has 896 ratings behind it against 96, 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 38% of Profoto Control's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Profoto Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | Profoto Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews) | **[4.7 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-control/id1387823564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Profoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387823563) |

## 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


### Profoto Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-control/id1387823564)

Control Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings with intuitive touch controls and ensure your gear is up-to-date with easy firmware updates.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, View and control Profoto Bluetooth products, Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting, Easy firmware updates, Update Profoto Bluetooth products

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful features for controlling lights
- 🔥 Excellent lighting quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features and customization
- 💤 Unreliable firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register equipment in the app
- App crashes on launch or when connecting to lights
- Firmware update process is unreliable
- Inconsistent exposure and zoom support

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Profoto light models
- Improve camera integration and functionality
- Implement independent light group control
- Provide localization in more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

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

### Is Profoto Control free?

Profoto Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or Profoto Control?

Profoto Control is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Profoto Control averages 4.7 from 896 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or Profoto Control have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor Profoto Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Pilot or Profoto Control?

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Profoto Control every 2 months. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on September 14, 2026 and Profoto Control on September 21, 2026.

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