# Capture Pilot vs DxO ONE

The clearest difference is rating: DxO ONE at 3.6 against Capture Pilot's 2.5. DxO ONE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DxO ONE holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Capture Pilot's written reviews are positive against 47% of DxO ONE's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, DxO ONE every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | DxO ONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews) | **[3.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxo-one/id981525548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [DxO Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/715455368) |

## 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


### DxO ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dxo-one/id981525548)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a sophisticated control center for a professional-quality connected camera. It allows you to capture stunning photos and videos, even in low light, and offers advanced manual controls for creative photography. Easily manage, edit, and share your images directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** iPhone display as viewfinder, Advanced manual camera controls, Low light and SuperRAW capture, JPEG and RAW photo storage, Scene and Selfie modes, Photo browsing and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

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

### Is DxO ONE free?

DxO ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or DxO ONE?

DxO ONE is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while DxO ONE averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or DxO ONE have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor DxO ONE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Pilot or DxO ONE?

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and DxO ONE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on October 7, 2026 and DxO ONE on October 7, 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.*