Comparison

TetherDrop vs Raccord Lighting

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

Head to head
About

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 Free features: • 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. 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

About

Raccord Lighting

Features
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Arrive on set with the light planned and a map the whole crew can understand. Raccord Lighting helps you create complete lighting plots, place lights and modifiers, check electrical distribution, and prepare the production’s technical material. Start by drawing the floor plan from scratch or, on supported iPhones and iPads, scan the room in 3D to automatically create the base of the plot. Then adjust walls and measurements, organize equipment, and build the lighting setup. CREATE THE LIGHTING PLOT Build a clear representation of the space before the shoot. Work to scale, place lights, modifiers, and set elements, and make dimensions, directions, and notes easy to understand. • Draw walls, doors, and room elements. • Scan the space in 3D on supported devices. • Place lights and modifiers. • Organize the plot with dimensions, layers, and labels. • See light direction with Smart Beams. CHECK THE POWER • Organize sources, circuits, and loads. • Review watts, amps, available capacity, and overload warnings. • Estimate battery and generator runtime for the setup. HAND IT TO THE CREW • Export plots as PDF, PNG, or JPEG. • Generate a technical pack, electric report, rental list, and CSV. • Review the document before sharing it with the crew or rental house. USE THE RIGHT DEVICE Work on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Projects remain available locally and can sync through iCloud when it is available. Smart Beams are a 2D visual aid, not a lux simulation. The app does not control lights or DMX consoles. Free mode lets you try the main workflow with creation limits. Raccord Lighting Pro removes those limits; plans and prices are shown by the App Store. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TetherDrop4 screens
Raccord Lighting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TetherDrop at every 2 days against Raccord Lighting's every 2 weeks. TetherDrop also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TetherDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Raccord Lighting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TetherDrop ships an update every 2 days, Raccord Lighting every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TetherDrop versus Raccord Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherDropRaccord Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi ShinodaRaphael Medeiros

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TetherDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Display Name:$3.991 Month
  • TetherDrop Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Raccord Lighting

Subscriptions2
  • Raccord Lighting Pro Mensal7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Raccord Lighting Pro Anual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Raccord Lighting Pro Vitalício$59.99

Questions

Is TetherDrop free?
TetherDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raccord Lighting free?
Raccord Lighting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TetherDrop or Raccord Lighting have ads?
Neither TetherDrop nor Raccord Lighting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TetherDrop or Raccord Lighting?
TetherDrop ships an update every 2 days, and Raccord Lighting every 2 weeks. Most recently, TetherDrop was updated on September 20, 2026 and Raccord Lighting on September 11, 2026.

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