Comparison

Honcho vs CloudTether

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

Head to head
About

Honcho

Instantly share and sell photos as they are taken using AI-powered face recognition or QR codes. Upload directly from your camera to the cloud, collaborate in real-time with shared presets, and create live slideshows for guests. Offer instant prints wirelessly for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Live photo upload from camera to cloud
  • AI-powered face recognition for sharing
  • QR code photo sharing
  • Real-time editing and collaboration
  • Live slideshow creation
  • Wireless printing
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Free your photos. Deliver them live. Your photos create the most excitement when delivered live. Instantly share and sell them via AI-powered face recognition or QR codes—while you shoot. • Upload from camera to cloud: Tether your camera to your iPhone and upload photos as you shoot. In case of an interruption, resume the transfer without losing anything. • Share photos live: View your photos in a gallery, seconds after they are taken. Let anyone find their shots with AI-powered face recognition or share them with QR codes. • Sell digital downloads: Maximize sales by delivering photos live, at the height of the excitement. With face recognition, anyone can instantly find and buy their favorite moments—so every gallery earns more. • Edit and collaborate in real-time: Create shared presets for your team and apply them automatically as photos upload. Let photographers shoot while editors edit, without manual file transfers. • Start a live slideshow: Captivate guests by showcasing photos live on any screen. Set it up with a simple link, and stay in control by approving photos for display. • Print wirelessly: Offer instant keepsakes by printing from any device. Connect your printer to the cloud for a seamless workflow. Real-time photo delivery is the most effective way for photographers and brands to boost sales and engagement. Share and sell instantly, because the best time is right away. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thehoncho.app/privacy-policy/

About

CloudTether

This app transforms your device into a real-time camera-to-cloud transfer system. It automatically downloads and delivers full-resolution photos as you shoot, directly to cloud storage, clients, or your camera roll. Streamline your workflow and deliver images instantly without manual offloading or export steps.

Highlights
  • Real-time photo transfer from camera to cloud
  • Automatic download and delivery
  • Supports multiple cloud destinations (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Connects via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Works with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm cameras
  • Live client galleries and same-day delivery
  • Uploads over mobile data
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless tether. CloudTether connects to your camera over a USB cable or the camera's Wi-Fi, catches every shot the moment you take it, downloads the full-resolution file, and delivers it straight to the cloud — no laptop, no card reader, no desktop tethering software. Shoot, and seconds later your photos are in the cloud, your client gallery, or saved right to your phone. Clients, editors and your team see the work as it happens. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS USE CLOUDTETHER • Every frame, full resolution — RAW and JPEG, exactly as the camera recorded it. • Live as you shoot — captures upload automatically in the background. • No laptop — your phone is the uplink, so you're free to move. • Works anywhere — over your phone's mobile data, even in a dead-spot venue. CONNECT ALMOST ANY CAMERA Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm bodies — and many more — over USB or Wi-Fi. Pick your brand, choose your model, and follow the guided setup. YOUR DESTINATIONS, YOUR CHOICE Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, Box, ShootProof, SmugMug, Photohawk, Flickr, Adobe Lightroom, Frame.io, Slack, Amazon S3, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP and more — or save originals straight to your phone in local mode. Never locked to a proprietary cloud. BUILT FOR REAL SHOOTS • Tether multiple cameras in one session. • Full-resolution RAW + JPEG, grouped together. • A live session gallery you can hand a client on the spot. • Reliable background uploads that resume if the connection drops. ONE SIMPLE PLAN CloudTether is a single subscription — everything included — and starts with a free trial. — CloudTether is an auto-renewing subscription. • Free trial: 7 days, then $7.99/month (prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://cloudtether.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cloudtether.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Honcho4 screens
CloudTether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Honcho at 71% against CloudTether's 0%. Honcho also leads on rating (2.0 vs 1.0). CloudTether's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Honcho sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month and CloudTether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Honcho holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Honcho's written reviews are positive against 0% of CloudTether's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honcho ships an update every 3 weeks, CloudTether every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Honcho versus CloudTether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonchoCloudTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHoncho Technologies Pte. Ltd.CLOUDCONCUR LTD

Customer experience

Honcho

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

CloudTether

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Honcho

Subscriptions6
  • Indie$39.001 Month
  • Pro$49.001 Month
  • Studio$59.001 Month
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  • Indie$409.001 Year
  • Pro$509.001 Year
  • Studio$600.001 Year
2 purchases

CloudTether

Subscriptions2
  • CloudTether Pro$12.991 Month
  • CloudTether Max$34.991 Month

Questions

Is Honcho free?
Honcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloudTether free?
CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Honcho or CloudTether?
Honcho is rated higher. Honcho averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CloudTether averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Honcho or CloudTether have ads?
Honcho shows ads; CloudTether does not.
Which is updated more often, Honcho or CloudTether?
Honcho ships an update every 3 weeks, and CloudTether every 3 days. Most recently, Honcho was updated on September 24, 2026 and CloudTether on September 14, 2026.

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