Comparison

LensPick 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

LensPick

Visualize framing for various DSLR lenses on your iPhone or iPad before shooting. Swipe through focal lengths from 24mm to 400mm to see what fits within your subject area. This tool aids photographers in planning shots and understanding visual composition.

Highlights
  • Live visual framing with iPhone/iPad camera
  • Focal length visualization (24mm-400mm)
  • EXIF-based camera calibration for accuracy
  • Selectable sensor formats (Full Frame, Crop, M4/3)
  • Adjustable letterboxing aspect ratio
  • Intuitive SwiftUI interface
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**Choose the best lens for the shot before you even open your camera bag!** With the lensPick app for iPhone and iPad, quickly see the framing across a wide range of DSLR lenses with a single swipe down your screen. As the dial rolls from 24mm to 400mm, you'll see what falls inside and out of your subject area for each focal length. Whether you're planning, scouting, experimenting, or on location, a Pro eager to work more quickly or an amateur perfecting your visual understanding, the lensPick digital director's viewfinder will fast become an essential tool. **Specs & Features** - Works through the iPhone or iPad camera to give 'live' visuals as you move through your location - New: EXIF-based camera calibration - Capture a test photo for precise focal length accuracy tailored to your specific device - Quick-tap to select Full Frame, Crop Frame, or Micro 4/3 sensor formats (depending on the type of camera body you'll be using) - Quick-tap to change letterboxing aspect ratio - Modern SwiftUI interface with intuitive controls - There are variances from camera to camera – lensPick's calibration system provides highly accurate approximations - iOS 16.6 and greater

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

LensPick4 screens
Capture One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Capture One at Free against LensPick's $1.99. Capture One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (329 vs 13). LensPick's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 18%) and rating (4.5 vs 3.5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Capture One is free to download; LensPick costs $1.99 up front. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. LensPick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LensPick holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of LensPick's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LensPick ships an update every 17 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LensPick versus Capture One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensPickCapture One
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better3.5 (329 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Curious Pixel Ltd.Capture One A/S

Customer experience

LensPick

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

Capture One

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

Bugs and requests

LensPick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

LensPick

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 LensPick free?
LensPick costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture One free?
Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LensPick or Capture One?
LensPick is rated higher. LensPick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 329 ratings.
Do LensPick or Capture One have ads?
Neither LensPick nor Capture One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LensPick or Capture One?
LensPick ships an update every 17 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, LensPick was updated on September 22, 2026 and Capture One on October 13, 2026.

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