Silverlog ND vs THE Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Silverlog ND
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Silverlog ND calculates the corrected exposure time when using neutral density filters, including stacking multiple filters together. HOW IT WORKS Enter your base exposure without filters, then select one or more ND filters. Instantly see the corrected shutter speed accounting for the combined filter density. FEATURES โข Single and stacked ND filter calculation โข 16 filter strengths from ND2 (1 stop) to ND100000 (16.5 stops) โข Shows combined stop reduction โข ND number, stops and optical density reference โข Base exposure input in standard shutter speed increments โข Works offline โ no internet connection needed โข Clean, focused interface โข Dark mode support USEFUL FOR โข Long exposure photography with ND filters โข Waterfall and seascape smooth water effects โข Motion blur in daylight conditions โข Stacking filters for extreme exposures Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.
THE Tether
Instantly review and manage photos wirelessly from your camera on your mobile device. This app facilitates a fast on-set workflow for photographers, allowing for image rating, RAW file matching, and organized export.
- Wireless JPG review while shooting
- Support for Nikon, Sony, Canon cameras
- Session-based photo management
- Fullscreen review and rating
- RAW matching and download
- Export JPG and RAW files
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THE Tether brings wireless tethering and on-set photo review from compatible Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras to Mac, iPhone and iPad. โข JPG Only, JPG+RAW, RAW Only and Rated RAW modes โข Sessions, filmstrip, full-screen review and ratings โข Download matching RAW files for rated photos when available on the card โข Recover supported missed captures after a connection interruption โข Camera Import, Live View, remote shutter and settings on supported cameras โข Export selected JPG/RAW files and XMP rating metadata โข Connect up to four cameras, with one active Live View Mac adds Loupe, comparison and Second Display. Mobile controls and layouts differ. Connect the camera and app device to the same Wi-Fi router or smartphone hotspot. A 5GHz router is recommended. Features depend on protocol, firmware, authentication, camera capabilities, card contents and network conditions. Not every camera supports every feature. Premium offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. A seven-day free trial depends on the available offer and your eligibility. Check the local price, period and terms displayed by the App Store before purchase. Unless cancelled, a trial renews at the displayed price. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account and use Restore Purchases to recover existing access. THE Tether is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Nikon, Canon or Sony. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dune-pixie-e84.notion.site/THE-tether-Privacy-Policy-3601d408edd98090b797f608872b583c
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Verdict
Silverlog ND and THE Tether are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Silverlog ND sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and THE Tether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Silverlog ND ships an update every 5 days, THE Tether every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Silverlog ND | THE Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 85.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Westgate | haryun song |
In-app purchases
Silverlog ND
- Nice One$0.99
- Legend$2.99
- Absolute Hero$4.99
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- Guardian Angel$9.99
- Actual Saint$29.99
THE Tether
- THE tether Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- THE tether Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Questions
Is Silverlog ND free?
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Do Silverlog ND or THE Tether have ads?
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