CardRunner vs PhotoRelay

For photographers who need a fast field workflow, CardRunner helps you get the right images off your camera or memory card quickly so you can stay focused on the action. CardRunner detects connected cameras and cards, searches for photos in the background, and lets you import everything for free! You can upgrade to Pro to pull only protected (locked) or star-rated shots. Once selected photos are copied locally, CardRunner clearly confirms that it’s safe to remove your card and get back to shooting. Your imported collections stay available after relaunch, can be archived for later review, and prevent accidental duplicate imports. Save to your camera roll, share with an editor, client, or friend, or send photos straight to your editor with Photostream. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Automatic Camera Detection — Connect a camera or memory card and CardRunner prepares new photos for import • Free Unlimited Import — Import as many images as you want, free forever • Fast Field Ingest — See how many new images are ready and know when it’s safe to remove your card • Persistent Collections — Review imports later, archive older collections, and avoid duplicate imports • Smart Filtering — Import only protected (locked) or star-rated images (Pro) • RAW Support — Import, save, and share ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF, PEF, RW2, and more (Pro) • Full Size or Optimized — Save originals or compress for faster transfers on slow connections • Photostream — Stream photos to your editor’s gallery with a simple join code, automatically or when you choose • Pro via Photostream — Photostream-connected users unlock Pro features automatically • Geotagging — Tag imports with your current location so every shot knows where it was delivered (Pro) • Favorites — Mark your best shots and see them on a home screen widget • EXIF Viewer — Camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more at a glance • iPad Support — Works natively on iPhone and iPad -- BUILT FOR THE FIELD -- Shooting on location with limited connectivity? CardRunner keeps the card workflow focused: connect, import the photos you need, remove the card, and get back to shooting. Save full-size originals or optimized copies for faster sharing over cellular or limited connectivity while keeping your originals intact. With Photostream, your editor can see photos as soon as you import them. Prefer more control? Turn off automatic uploads and send individual photos when you’re ready. -- FREE + PRO -- Import unlimited images for free. Upgrade to CardRunner Pro for rated-only and protected-only imports, RAW support, geotagging, and additional optimization controls. If you work with Photostream, Pro features unlock automatically while connected. CardRunner is built by an independent developer and college football photographer (Go Tigers!) Feedback is always welcome — find me in Settings > Send Feedback.

PhotoRelay lets you browse, view, and share photos stored on your camera — in a way that feels instantly familiar. Inspired by the simplicity of a native photo gallery, PhotoRelay focuses on what matters most: viewing your images clearly, sharing them quickly, and keeping them with you when you need them. KEY FEATURES • Browse photos from your camera in a clean, gallery-style grid • View full-resolution images with smooth zooming and panning • Star your favorite shots for quick access later • Share photos instantly using the system share sheet • Keep opened photos available for offline viewing • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS PhotoRelay is designed for photographers who want a quiet, reliable way to browse and view their photos — without unnecessary settings or distractions. Once connected, simply browse and enjoy your images. HOW IT WORKS 1. Turn on your camera and enable its built-in Wi-Fi. 2. Join the camera's Wi-Fi network from your device's Settings. 3. Open PhotoRelay — your photos appear instantly. COMPATIBILITY • Works with cameras that share photos through a built-in Wi-Fi access point with a local HTTP photo interface • Requires a camera connection to access photos USAGE & UNLOCKING • Browse and preview photos freely • Viewing, downloading, or sharing more than 5 original photos requires a one-time unlock of the full version PhotoRelay is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any camera manufacturer.