# Photo Import vs Capture

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Import at 4.0 against Capture's 3.0. Capture's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Capture sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Import holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Photo Import's written reviews are positive against 100% of Capture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Import ships an update every 24 months, Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Import | Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-import/id580071941/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-camera-and-sd-import/id6778188196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geospike Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500622151) | [Karol Olszanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778188198) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Import

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-import/id580071941)

Easily transfer photos from your Mac or PC to your iPhone or iPad using iTunes File Sharing. This app allows you to import high-resolution JPG files directly to your device's Camera Roll, ideal for photos from DSLRs and other cameras.

**Highlights:** Import photos from Mac or PC, Utilizes iTunes File Sharing, Supports JPG file transfer, Transfers to Camera Roll, Maintains full resolution, Ideal for DSLR/mirrorless camera photos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $1.99 | one-time |


### Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-camera-and-sd-import/id6778188196)

Easily import photos and videos from cameras, SD cards, or USB drives while preserving original capture dates, GPS data, and EXIF information. Correct metadata before import and ensure no original files are altered.

**Highlights:** Preserves capture date, time, and GPS, Imports from cameras, SD cards, USB drives, Corrects EXIF data before import, Checks for duplicate photos, Supports RAW file formats, Offloads to external SSDs, Records and applies GPS routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Import free?

Photo Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Import or Capture?

Photo Import is rated higher. Photo Import averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Capture averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Photo Import or Capture have ads?

Neither Photo Import nor Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Import or Capture?

Photo Import ships an update every 24 months, and Capture every 2 months. Most recently, Photo Import was updated on October 23, 2026 and Capture on October 28, 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.*