# Capture Pilot vs Flashpoint R2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashpoint R2 at none against Capture Pilot's 1. Flashpoint R2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Capture Pilot's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashpoint R2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for Capture Pilot against 2.4 for Flashpoint R2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 35 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Capture Pilot's written reviews are positive against 17% of Flashpoint R2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | Flashpoint R2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews)** | [2.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-r2/id1434289573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **31.1% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Adorama inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/510956701) |

## 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


### Flashpoint R2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-r2/id1434289573)

Control professional lighting systems wirelessly from your smartphone. Adjust exposure, modes, and settings for a wide range of compatible flash and LED products. This app enhances your camera's capabilities for advanced photographic control.

**Highlights:** Wireless TTL system control, Remote flash and LED management, Exposure and mode adjustment, Channel and group designation, Save and recall settings, Real-time parameter control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

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

### Is Flashpoint R2 free?

Flashpoint R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or Flashpoint R2?

Capture Pilot is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Flashpoint R2 averages 2.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or Flashpoint R2 have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor Flashpoint R2 shows ads.

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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.*