Comparison

PhotoCable vs Better Camera Import

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

Head to head
About

PhotoCable

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Transferring photos or videos to your device's album may be a hassle when there is no Internet and LAN connection and only a data cable to connect to your PC. This tool can make you accomplish this task more easily. Windows: 0. Download and install this software. 1. Connect the device to the computer via USB. 2. Open `iTunes`. 3. Click on the phone icon button above `iTunes` and you will see your device information page. 4. Click `File Sharing' on the left and select `iUImport'. 5. Drag and drop the picture or video file you want to copy into the file list box. 6. Start the program. If this program has already started, press the Refresh button in the upper right corner to import a new file. macOS: 0. Download and install this software. 1. Connect the device to the computer via USB. 2. Open `Finder'. 3. Select your device in the `Finder` left sidebar to access your device information page. 4. Click `File' at the top and select `iUImport'. 5. Drag the image or video file you want to copy to the `iUImport` item. 6. Start the program. If this program has already started, press the Refresh button in the upper right corner to import a new file. 7. The program will automatically copy the files you just imported into the album. This software is open source at: https://github.com/kagurazakayashi/iUImport

About

Better Camera Import

Effortlessly transfer photos and videos from SD cards and cameras directly to your iPhone or iPad. Supports a wide range of file types, including RAW, and offers smart organization and duplicate detection.

Highlights
  • Direct SD card and camera import
  • Full RAW file support
  • EXIF metadata inspection
  • Smart filtering and organization
  • Duplicate file detection
  • Background import with Live Activity
  • Delete files after import
Features
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Import photos and videos from your SD card or camera directly to your iPhone or iPad. Built for photographers who need a fast, reliable way to transfer files in the field. Auto-Detect Your Storage Plug in your SD card or connect your camera and the app detects it instantly. One tap to start browsing — no manual file navigation required. Full RAW Support Import CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF, RW2, DNG, SRW, PEF, HEIF, JPEG, and video files (MOV, MP4). Your original files, transferred exactly as-is. EXIF Metadata Inspector View camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, and more — all before importing a single file. Smart Filtering & Organization Filter by file type, camera model, or date range. Photos are automatically grouped by date. Pinch to resize thumbnails. Drag to select multiple items at once. Duplicate Detection Previously imported files are tracked and marked so you never import the same photo twice. Background Import with Live Activity Imports continue when you leave the app. Track progress from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen in real-time. Delete After Import Optionally remove files from your SD card after a successful import to free up space immediately. Choose What You Import Select specific file types per import — just RAW, just JPEG, or everything. See file counts and sizes before confirming. Privacy First Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no data leaves your phone.

Screenshots

PhotoCable3 screens
Better Camera Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PhotoCable at 15.0 against Better Camera Import's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PhotoCable versus Better Camera Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoCableBetter Camera Import
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXIAOCHI CHENNisarg Kolhe

In-app purchases

None

PhotoCable

No in-app purchases

None

Better Camera Import

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoCable free?
PhotoCable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Camera Import free?
Better Camera Import is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoCable or Better Camera Import have ads?
Neither PhotoCable nor Better Camera Import shows ads.

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