# Cloud Spy vs Cascable Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Cascable Studio at none against Cloud Spy's shown. Cascable Studio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (44% vs 25%). Cloud Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Spy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 378 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cloud Spy's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cascable Studio's.

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, Cascable Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Spy | Cascable Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577/reviews) | **[4.0 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GGM41](https://appshunter.io/developer/387618259) | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577)

Remotely access your Mac or iOS device's camera to capture photos and videos. It offers motion detection, scheduled recording, and file transfer capabilities, all managed over the internet via Dropbox.

**Highlights:** Remote Mac/iOS camera access, Photo and video capture, Motion detection with notifications, Scheduled camera tasks, File drag and drop, Remote screenshot capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture camera task | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copy Paste Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cascable Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500)

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Automated timelapses, Exposure bracketing, Shutter remote control, Fast image downloading, RAW capture support, Unified interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascable Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascable Pro (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Cascable Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete My Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete My Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (Legacy) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (No Subscription) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful remote control features
- 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
- 📷 Great for tethered shooting
- 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
- 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
- 🔍 Limited camera setting control
- 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to camera
- Camera settings not applying correctly
- Unreliable shutter triggering
- Geotagging issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode without overlays
- Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
- Support for more camera models
- Improved video recording capabilities
- Background operation for intervalometer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Spy free?

Cloud Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cascable Studio free?

Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or Cascable Studio?

Cascable Studio is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cascable Studio averages 4.0 from 378 ratings.

### Do Cloud Spy or Cascable Studio have ads?

Cloud Spy shows ads; Cascable Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or Cascable Studio?

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and Cascable Studio monthly. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Cascable Studio on September 22, 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.*