Cospixel vs TetherDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Cospixel
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A lasting home for your cosplay photos. Turn a passing timeline into a portfolio you can return to. Organize event snapshots and carefully planned studio shoots by character or series, and keep your work easy to find. CREATE YOUR GALLERY Choose photos from your phone to build a gallery of the work you have shared on social media. Arrange photos by character or series with drag and drop, and present your creative world in a clean design. A PROFILE FOR YOUR COSPLAY ACTIVITIES Bring together the information cosplayers and photographers need: where you are active, links to your archives, and your favorite series. EDIT COMFORTABLY ON YOUR PHONE The app is designed for mobile use, making it easy to rearrange your work and refine your profile. SHARE WITH A QR CODE Display a QR code for your X account or gallery when meeting people at events. ABOUT COSPIXEL Cospixel is a photo management platform for cosplayers and photographers. More than 13,000 users have saved over 1,800,000 photos. USAGE NOTES The URL import feature helps you register and organize your own public posts on X in Cospixel. It is intended for saving and managing your own posts, where you hold the necessary rights. Only use content you own or have permission to use when managing posts and organizing photo shoots.
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: Cospixel at none against TetherDrop's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Cospixel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cospixel ships an update every 3 days, TetherDrop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cospixel | TetherDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Akita | Takumi Shinoda |
In-app purchases
Cospixel
No in-app purchases
TetherDrop
- Display Name:$3.991 Month
- TetherDrop Annual$29.991 Year








