Comparison

EquiEditor vs TetherDrop

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

Head to head
About

EquiEditor

Features
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What is the equirectangular format? It is a panoramic image with a 1:2 aspect ratio, representing a 360° view unfolded into a rectangular layout. Main Features: Adjust three key parameters—Pitch (vertical), Roll (horizontal), and Yaw (rotation)—using intuitive sliders or direct numeric input via the on-screen keypad Fine-tuning mode for precise slider adjustments 90° rotation button for equirectangular images Undo and Redo functionality Memory function to save and recall adjustment values Panorama VR display with center marker Full-screen view mode Save and share in JPG, HEIF, or PNG formats Perfect for these scenarios: Correcting the tilt of 360° images to achieve a level horizon Adjusting the front-view position of a 360° image Fixing the alignment of left and right edges Modifying the zenith (top) and nadir (bottom) positions Creating unique effects specific to 360° images, such as aspect ratio transformations With EquiEditor, you can intuitively fine-tune your 360° images and unlock new creative possibilities. Download it now and experience the joy of editing 360° images!

About

TetherDrop

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TetherDrop is a focused tethered shooting app for receiving JPEG images from cameras on iPhone and iPad. External camera connection and automatic JPEG receiving over USB-C, Wi-Fi (PTP/IP), or FTP require an active subscription. Importing photos from your library, viewing, rating, color tagging, grid selection, filtering, sharing through the iOS share sheet (including AirDrop), and saving to Photos are available without a subscription. Subscription features: • Receive JPEGs over USB, Wi-Fi, or FTP • View new captures immediately Free features: • Import photos from your photo library • Single-photo and grid views • 1:1 pixel zoom • Ratings and color tags • Sort by capture order, newest first, or rating • Filter by rating and tag • Share selected photos, including with AirDrop • Save selected photos to Photos • External keyboard shortcuts • Camera-specific connection guide Verified connection examples include selected Canon EOS, Sony α, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm GFX cameras. Compatibility may vary depending on camera model, firmware, connection mode, USB cable, and memory card condition. Note: TetherDrop is JPEG-only. It does not save RAW files or videos. In RAW+JPEG mode, supported cameras receive the JPEG files only. External camera connection and automatic JPEG receiving require an active subscription. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in the App Store at any time. Sharing features, including AirDrop, are not paywalled. USB connections require a data-capable cable. If the camera does not connect, check the camera connection mode, network settings, memory card, and cable. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://takumishinoda0625-beep.github.io/TetherDrop-Support/#privacy

Screenshots

EquiEditor4 screens
TetherDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TetherDrop at Free against EquiEditor's $7.99. TetherDrop also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). EquiEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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

TetherDrop is free to download; EquiEditor costs $7.99 up front. TetherDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EquiEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EquiEditor ships an update every 3 weeks, TetherDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
EquiEditor versus TetherDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquiEditorTetherDrop
Price$7.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNJI IKEDATakumi Shinoda

In-app purchases

None

EquiEditor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TetherDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Display Name:$3.991 Month
  • TetherDrop Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is EquiEditor free?
EquiEditor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TetherDrop free?
TetherDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EquiEditor or TetherDrop have ads?
Neither EquiEditor nor TetherDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EquiEditor or TetherDrop?
EquiEditor ships an update every 3 weeks, and TetherDrop every 2 days. Most recently, EquiEditor was updated on September 26, 2026 and TetherDrop on September 20, 2026.

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