THE Tether vs Antethr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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. ⢠JPG Only, JPG+RAW, RAW Only and Rated RAW modes ⢠Sessions, filmstrip, full-screen review and ratings ⢠Download matching RAW files for rated photos when available on the card ⢠Recover supported missed captures after a connection interruption ⢠Camera Import, Live View, remote shutter and settings on supported cameras ⢠Export selected JPG/RAW files and XMP rating metadata ⢠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
Antethr
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Tethering made easy. Your camera sends every photo over Wi-Fi to your iPad or iPhone, with no cable and no laptop. Seconds after the shot you see it big, with the latest always in front. You check focus and light right on set, and your client watches along. Built by a photographer who needed exactly this on set. ON SET ⢠Three views: mosaic, grid and live monitor with filmstrip ⢠The latest photo moves to the front automatically ⢠Full screen with zoom to 100 % for checking focus ⢠Dark frames are brightened automatically so they can be judged ⢠Brightness and night dimming right in the app, for dark sets ⢠When storage runs low, the oldest photos are cleared WITH CLIENTS ⢠Client mode with large buttons and no delete option ⢠Lock settings, sharing and deleting with a PIN or Face ID ⢠Kiosk via iOS Guided Access ⢠With Antethr Pro: stars, colours, thumbs and notes, also by swipe in Quick Edit AFTER THE SHOOT ⢠XMP export for Lightroom and Capture One, always free ⢠With Antethr Pro: the selection as a CSV list as well ⢠With Antethr Pro: share with crop, rotation, exposure and colour SETUP ⢠The app walks you through the camera setup step by step ⢠Connect over the local Wi-Fi or the hotspot of your iPad or iPhone, no internet needed ⢠Works with cameras that offer FTP transfer, e.g. from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony ā for 40 models the app shows the steps in the words of the camera menu; tested on device with Sony ⢠If no photos arrive, the troubleshooter checks network, connection and camera step by step and names the menu items of your camera ⢠Test photos to try everything without a camera GOOD TO KNOW ⢠No account, no cloud, no ads, no analytics. Your photos stay on the device. ⢠JPEGs are shown; with RAW+JPEG you see the JPEG ⢠On iPad and iPhone, Antethr receives while the app is open. For long shoots, keep the device on power and turn off Auto-Lock. ANTETHR PRO Reception, all views, full screen with zoom and the XMP export are free for good. Antethr Pro unlocks rating, notes, Quick Edit, sharing and the CSV list. The first two weeks are free. After that Pro is a yearly subscription at the price shown in the App Store, charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, Adobe Lightroom and Capture One are trademarks of their respective owners. Antethr is an independent product and is not affiliated with them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://antethr.app/terms.html?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://antethr.app/privacy.html?lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Antethr at every 2 days against THE Tether's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. THE Tether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Antethr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
THE Tether ships an update weekly, Antethr every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | THE Tether | Antethr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | haryun song | Danial Barazandehpay |
In-app purchases
THE Tether
- THE tether Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- THE tether Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Antethr
- Antethr Pro ā 1 Year14 Days trial$6.991 Year









