Photaka vs TetherDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Photaka
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Photaka is the photographer app for the Photaka Service, a professional photography platform that helps photographers capture, manage, upload, and share customer photo sessions. With Photaka, photographers can connect compatible Sony, Canon, and Nikon cameras to a smartphone or tablet via USB, create new photo sessions, select the best shots, upload them to the Photaka cloud, and share access with customers through a QR code. Key features: Camera connection Connect and configure compatible Sony, Canon, and Nikon cameras to support seamless photo transfer to your smartphone or tablet. Create photo sessions Start a new customer photo session directly from the app. Select and upload photos Review session media, choose the best photos, and upload them to the Photaka cloud service. Customer handover by QR code After uploading the photos, display a QR code that customers can scan to access their photo session online. Session management Browse previous shooting sessions to manage, review, and track your work. Photaka helps professional photographers simplify their workflow, reduce manual sharing, and deliver customer photo sessions quickly and professionally.
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 ⢠Select receiving card slots on supported cameras and reduce duplicate JPEG deliveries Free features: ⢠Store new sessions on an external SSD or drive ⢠HDMI / AirPlay photo display, including iPad comparison and synchronized zoom ⢠Live Look editing with offline Skin Smoothing and Slim Face ⢠Larger editing preview with pinch-to-zoom and tone curve undo/redo ⢠Folder duplication and photo-grid aspect-ratio options ⢠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. Optional Refer a Friend Campaign: Every five new valid referrals can earn another three-month free offer after review and approval. Email verification is required. Active subscribers continue on the same paid plan after the free period. Offers for new or expired subscribers end automatically after the free period. Apple eligibility, offer availability and verification of previous redemptions may delay issuance. Terms: https://invite.tetherdrop.app/terms/#english 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photaka at none against TetherDrop's 2. TetherDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TetherDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Photaka asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photaka ships an update every 2 weeks, TetherDrop every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Photaka | TetherDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Photaka | Takumi Shinoda |
In-app purchases
Photaka
No in-app purchases
TetherDrop
- Display Name:$3.991 Month
- TetherDrop Annual$29.991 Year









