# Capture Pilot vs NX Field

The clearest difference is rating: NX Field at 4.3 against Capture Pilot's 2.5. NX Field also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Capture Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). 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. NX Field asks for nothing beyond the download.

NX Field holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture Pilot has 96 ratings behind it against 6, 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 NX Field's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, NX Field every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | NX Field |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-field/id1566339822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **38.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Nikon Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293370) |

## 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


### NX Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-field/id1566339822)

Control and operate up to nine Nikon cameras remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Configure settings, release shutters, and transfer images directly to an FTP server. Supports live view and gamepad control for enhanced photography workflows.

**Highlights:** Remote camera configuration and operation, Simultaneous control of up to nine cameras, Live view display on mobile device, Direct image upload to FTP server, Gamepad control support, Memory card formatting, Voice memo attachment

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

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

### Is NX Field free?

NX Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or NX Field?

NX Field is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while NX Field averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or NX Field have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor NX Field shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Pilot or NX Field?

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and NX Field every 7 months. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on October 16, 2026 and NX Field on October 16, 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.*