Comparison

NIKON IMAGE SPACE vs Capture One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

This app enhances your photo experience by providing tools to review, organize, and share your pictures. It allows seamless viewing of photos stored on your device and uploaded to a cloud service, with flexible sorting and album management options. Easily share your favorite moments via email or social media.

Highlights
  • View photos from device and cloud
  • Organize photos with albums
  • Sort photos by date and camera model
  • Share photos via URL, email, or SNS
  • Drag-and-drop thumbnail arrangement
  • Background upload/download processing
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This is an application for Nikon's photo sharing service, NIKON IMAGE SPACE. This service brings your photos even closer to you and increases your enjoyment of the pictures you've taken. The app is the result of persistent sophistication of three simple functions--reviewing, organizing and sharing. It delivers greater convenience, more comfort and enhanced smartness to the photo lives of all photo lovers. [Main Features] View - Both photos uploaded to NIKON IMAGE SPACE and those stored on the device may be viewed. - Switch between the two views (Grid/Flow) to enjoy viewing photos in a form suited to your preferences. - Photos can be viewed by sorting them by shooting date, camera model, and more. Management - Photos can be rearranged into an easy-to-understand organization with the use of albums and album cases. - Photos can be rearranged simply by performing drag-and-drop operations of their thumbnails. - The background processing feature allows the app to be operated while the upload or download process is underway. Sharing - The photos you want shared can be shared with the intended people by sending a URL. - The app allows you to easily share photos by email or through an SNS. [Other] - Access to all functions requires a signup with NIKON IMAGE SPACE. - Some features may not be available if you restrict the app’s access to contacts, pictures on the device, or other device features after installation. Remarks: - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. - App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - Other names of products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About

Capture One

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

Highlights
  • Retouch Faces
  • Sessions Support
  • External Storage backup
  • Tether camera to mobile
  • Real-time image review
  • Instant sharing and collaboration
  • Apply edits as you shoot
  • RAW conversion and color editing
Features
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS TO MOBILE * With Retouch Faces, you can complete your post-work on the fly and deliver your images on location. * Sessions Support enables you to stay organized with nested folders and track your selections. * Work and backup as you please with External Storage, so you’re not limited by your mobile storage. SHOOT INTO MOBILE & SHOWCASE YOUR STYLE Forget the heavy laptop. Tether your camera directly to your iPhone or iPad, wired or wirelessly. Shoot, review, and showcase your images in real time. Impress clients and make sure you get the perfect shot on the spot. SHARE, RATE, COLLABORATE Share shots instantly with teams and clients, get comments, star ratings, and color tags, and keep all feedback in one place, no matter where everyone is. APPLY EDITS AS YOU SHOOT Turn RAWs into near-final images instantly. Make quick edits and auto-apply the same look as you shoot for faster, clearer client feedback during the session. INCREDIBLE COLOR QUALITY Get our renowned RAW conversion and hand-calibrated colors right on your mobile screen, for true-to-life tones and perfect skin every time. STYLE & EDIT ON THE FLY AirDrop your favorite presets and Styles, or create your own. Apply them in a tap, auto-create complex masks, correct perspective, straighten shots, and edit freely on the go. DELIVER ANYWHERE Export to an external SSD, or send your work to Capture One Pro with all edits and ratings intact, so you can start on mobile and finish on desktop seamlessly. WORK WITH ANY CAMERA Supports 550+ cameras from Canon, Sony, Nikon, FUJIFILM, Leica, and more. Control your camera, fire the shutter, and adjust settings right from your device. PRICING & PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of Capture One Mobile. Continue with a mobile subscription, or go All in One to get: * Capture One Pro (desktop) * Capture One Mobile * Capture One Live Unlimited * Priority support Upgrade to All in One and get the complete photo workflow, from capture to delivery.

Screenshots

NIKON IMAGE SPACE4 screens
Capture One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against NIKON IMAGE SPACE's 2.8. Capture One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). NIKON IMAGE SPACE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. NIKON IMAGE SPACE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 329 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of NIKON IMAGE SPACE's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NIKON IMAGE SPACE versus Capture One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIKON IMAGE SPACECapture One
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (242 ratings)3.5 (329 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings242329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikon CorporationCapture One A/S

Customer experience

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

All ratings242 ratings
Positive38.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative67.4%

Capture One

All ratings329 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative35.9%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 📤 Easy photo sharing
  • 🌐 Seamless cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable uploads
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🔒 Login issues

Capture One

From 329 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent tethering capability
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • 🚀 Fast image rendering
  • 👍 Great for culling and rating photos on the go
  • 👍 Seamless integration with desktop Capture One

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Requires separate subscription even for desktop users
  • 👎 Severely limited editing features compared to desktop version
  • 👎 Slow cloud sync and lack of external storage support
  • 👎 Unintuitive file management and export workflow

Bugs and requests

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • Deleted user photos
  • Sync issues between app and website
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Download option for videos
  • Batch photo upload
  • Improved photo management tools
  • Compatibility with latest iOS versions

Capture One

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
  • Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
  • Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
  • Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
  • Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
  • Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
  • Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Capture One

Subscriptions4
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • All in One7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Capture One mobile7 Days trial$109.001 Year
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  • All in One7 Days trial$294.991 Year

Questions

Is NIKON IMAGE SPACE free?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Capture One?
Capture One is rated higher. NIKON IMAGE SPACE averages 2.8 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 329 ratings.
Do NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Capture One have ads?
Neither NIKON IMAGE SPACE nor Capture One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Capture One?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, NIKON IMAGE SPACE was updated on October 6, 2026 and Capture One on October 15, 2026.

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