Comparison

Silverlog ND vs THE Tether

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

Head to head
About

Silverlog ND

Features
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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 โ€ข Single and stacked ND filter calculation โ€ข 16 filter strengths from ND2 (1 stop) to ND100000 (16.5 stops) โ€ข Shows combined stop reduction โ€ข ND number, stops and optical density reference โ€ข Base exposure input in standard shutter speed increments โ€ข Works offline โ€” no internet connection needed โ€ข Clean, focused interface โ€ข Dark mode support USEFUL FOR โ€ข Long exposure photography with ND filters โ€ข Waterfall and seascape smooth water effects โ€ข Motion blur in daylight conditions โ€ข Stacking filters for extreme exposures Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. โ€ข JPG Only, JPG+RAW, RAW Only and Rated RAW modes โ€ข Sessions, filmstrip, full-screen review and ratings โ€ข Download matching RAW files for rated photos when available on the card โ€ข Recover supported missed captures after a connection interruption โ€ข Camera Import, Live View, remote shutter and settings on supported cameras โ€ข Export selected JPG/RAW files and XMP rating metadata โ€ข 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

Screenshots

Silverlog ND4 screens
THE Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Silverlog ND versus THE Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilverlog NDTHE Tether
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”85.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon Westgateharyun song

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Silverlog ND

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99
2 purchases

THE Tether

Subscriptions2
  • THE tether Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • THE tether Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Silverlog ND free?
Silverlog ND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THE Tether free?
THE Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Silverlog ND or THE Tether have ads?
Neither Silverlog ND nor THE Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silverlog ND or THE Tether?
Silverlog ND ships an update every 5 days, and THE Tether every 9 days. Most recently, Silverlog ND was updated on October 11, 2026 and THE Tether on October 14, 2026.

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