# Second View vs CloudTether

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second View at 56% against CloudTether's 0%. Second View also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). CloudTether's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and CloudTether sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second View holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second View has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Second View's written reviews are positive against 0% of CloudTether's.

Second View ships an update weekly, CloudTether every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second View | CloudTether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) | [CLOUDCONCUR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888897553) |

## What reviewers say

### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This app acts as a digital viewfinder and light meter for analog photographers. It helps you precisely frame shots, calculate exposure settings, and plan complex scenes before using your physical camera. It supports a wide range of film formats and offers advanced tools for metering and composition.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Automatic lens selection, Rangefinder-style bright lines, Integrated light meter, Zone System planning, Reciprocity correction for film stocks, Sun and moon planner

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### CloudTether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049)

Transform your mobile device into a professional camera tethering solution. Wirelessly or via USB, it captures and instantly transfers full-resolution photos to cloud services or your phone, eliminating the need for laptops or card readers.

**Highlights:** Direct photo transfer to cloud services, Wireless and USB tethering, Full-resolution RAW + JPEG support, Selective photo sending via star ratings, Multi-camera support, FTP/SFTP server integration, Geotagging for photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudTether | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second View free?

Second View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudTether free?

CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second View or CloudTether?

Second View is rated higher. Second View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CloudTether averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Second View or CloudTether have ads?

Second View shows ads; CloudTether does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second View or CloudTether?

Second View ships an update weekly, and CloudTether every 2 days. Most recently, Second View was updated on November 5, 2026 and CloudTether on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*