# Capture Pilot vs Profoto Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Profoto Camera at 3.3 against Capture Pilot's 2.5. Profoto Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Capture Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Profoto Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Capture Pilot's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Camera's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Profoto Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | Profoto Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews) | **[3.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **38.1% 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 | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| 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 Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877)

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:** Apple Watch app, 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 Profoto Camera free?

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

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

Profoto Camera is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Profoto Camera averages 3.3 from 38 ratings.

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

Neither Capture Pilot nor Profoto Camera shows ads.

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

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Profoto Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Profoto Camera on October 11, 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.*