Comparison

Impulse vs CloudTether

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

Head to head
About

Impulse

Features
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Impulse - Photographer allows photographers to seamlessly connect their professional cameras to the Impulse system, delivering photos in real-time to guests at events via SMS & WhatsApp. Designed for efficiency, this app streamlines professional photography, ensuring guests receive high-quality images instantly. Key Features: * Instant Photo Delivery: Upload and distribute photos in real-time through SMS & WhatsApp. * Seamless Camera Connection: Compatible with major professional cameras. * Private Photo Galleries: Guests receive their photos in a secure and personalized gallery. * Live Moderation & Curation: Maintain complete control over what gets shared. * Event Analytics Integration: Track engagement and optimize photography impact. Impulse - Photographer is the essential tool for event photographers who want to enhance guest experiences with real-time photo sharing.

About

CloudTether

Transform your mobile device into a professional camera tethering solution. Wirelessly or via USB, it captures and instantly transfers full-resolution photos to cloud services or your phone, eliminating the need for laptops or card readers.

Highlights
  • Direct photo transfer to cloud services
  • Wireless and USB tethering
  • Full-resolution RAW + JPEG support
  • Selective photo sending via star ratings
  • Multi-camera support
  • FTP/SFTP server integration
  • Geotagging for photos
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a tether for your camera. CloudTether connects over a USB cable or Wi-Fi, catches every shot the moment you take it, and sends the full-resolution file where it needs to go in seconds — your cloud services, or just this phone. No laptop, no card reader, no desktop tethering software. CHOOSE WHERE SHOTS GO When a camera connects, choose where its shots go: to your services (Dropbox, Drive, ShootProof and more) or to this phone only. Each camera remembers its destinations, so next time it's one tap. Shoot first, decide later: anything taken before you choose waits in Not sent yet, ready to send anytime. SEND ONLY YOUR PICKS Rate shots on the camera and only the ones with enough stars are sent: choose 1 to 5 stars for each shoot. Unrated shots stay on the card. Available for Canon and Nikon cameras. EVERY SHOOT, ACCOUNTED FOR • History lists each shoot as a receipt: when, how many photos, where they went, and thumbnails you can tap for a sharp, zoomable preview. • Not sent yet shows exactly which shots have no copy outside the app. • Shoots sync to every device and the web dashboard. • CloudTether relays each shot to your services; it isn't long-term storage. Originals are kept for 14 days after delivery, and History keeps previews. DELIVER ANYWHERE Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, Box, ShootProof, SmugMug, Photohawk, Flickr, Adobe Lightroom, Frame.io, Slack, Amazon S3, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP and more. Never locked to a proprietary cloud. YOUR OWN SERVER Send shots straight to your FTP or SFTP server, into a new subfolder for each shoot or the exact folder you choose. Once a shot reaches CloudTether, our servers send it on, so your phone doesn't have to stay online for that. MULTIPLE CAMERAS AT ONCE Tether several cameras over USB, Wi-Fi or a mix — each sending to its own destinations. Home shows a live shoot panel, and every camera gets its own Live Activity on the Lock Screen showing where its shots are going and how many are captured, sending and delivered. CONNECT ALMOST ANY CAMERA Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, GoPro and many more, over USB or Wi-Fi. Pick your brand, choose your model, and follow the guided setup. BUILT FOR REAL SHOOTS • Full-resolution RAW + JPEG, exactly as the camera recorded them. • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data; missed uploads catch up automatically when you're back online. • Keep copies of on-phone shots in your Photos library or a folder (including a USB drive or SD reader) as they arrive. • Geotag each photo with your phone's location, matched to the moment you pressed the shutter. KNOW WHERE EVERY PHOTO IS Every shot shows whether it's sending or delivered, and to which service. Anything that needs attention is grouped with a one-tap fix. Open the delivered folder in Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive or Box, or browse your FTP/SFTP folder in the app. 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

Impulse2 screens
CloudTether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impulse at none against CloudTether's 1. CloudTether's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CloudTether sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Impulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impulse ships an update every 6 months, CloudTether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Impulse versus CloudTether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulseCloudTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin RogardCLOUDCONCUR LTD

In-app purchases

None

Impulse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CloudTether

Subscriptions1
  • CloudTether7 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Impulse free?
Impulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudTether free?
CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulse or CloudTether have ads?
Neither Impulse nor CloudTether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Impulse or CloudTether?
Impulse ships an update every 6 months, and CloudTether every 4 days. Most recently, Impulse was updated on October 30, 2026 and CloudTether on October 31, 2026.

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