# iCue vs Capture One

The clearest difference is price: Capture One at Free against iCue's $7.99. Capture One also leads on ratings volume (331 vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iCue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (44% vs 18%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Capture One is free to download; iCue costs $7.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. iCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for iCue against 3.5 for Capture One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 331 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iCue's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

iCue ships an update every 2 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCue | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388/reviews) | **[3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **331** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 110 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### iCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388)

Transforms your iPad and iPhone into a professional teleprompter. Customize text appearance, import various file types, and control playback with multiple remote options. Offers extensive file sharing capabilities for seamless workflow integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable text appearance (font, size, color), Import various file types (TXT, RTF, DOCX, HTML), Variable scroll speed and mirroring, Multiple file sharing methods (iTunes, Email, Cloud), Extensive remote control options (iOS, Bluetooth, Web), Speech recognition for script control

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture One mobile | $10.99 | per month |
| All in One | $39.99 | per month |
| Capture One mobile | $109.00 | per year |
| All in One | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCue free?

iCue costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCue or Capture One?

Capture One is rated higher. iCue averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.

### Do iCue or Capture One have ads?

Neither iCue nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCue or Capture One?

iCue ships an update every 2 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, iCue was updated on October 29, 2026 and Capture One on October 27, 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.*