Comparison

TetherDrop vs ProSlate

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

ProSlate

Features
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Pro Slate turns your iPhone or iPad into a practical digital production slate for film, television, commercial, documentary, student, and independent productions. Keep essential production information organized and clearly visible on set. Configure the slate for a small crew or a full production, display running timecode, mark takes with an animated clapper, and create detailed reports for post-production. FEATURES • Professional camera-facing digital slate • Custom frame-rate entry from 0.001 to 10,000 fps • Time-of-day, free-run, and elapsed timecode modes • Drop-frame support for compatible frame rates • Scene, take, roll, camera, production, and crew information • Optional camera, sound, user-bits, notes, and production-status fields • Small Production and Full Production presets • Automatic take advancement and take logging • Native clap sounds, haptic feedback, and optional screen flash • Field locking to prevent accidental changes • Fullscreen camera-facing mode • PDF and CSV take-log exports • Portrait and landscape support for iPhone and iPad • Local data storage with restoration after relaunch • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and other iOS accessibility support CUSTOMIZE YOUR SLATE Choose which information appears before beginning a production. Hide fields you do not need for a cleaner slate, or enable detailed camera and sound metadata for larger shoots. Your configuration and production information are saved locally so you can continue where you left off. TAKE LOGS AND REPORTS Each marked take can be recorded with its timecode and production metadata. Export all logged takes as a PDF production report or CSV file for sharing, archiving, and post-production reference. PRIVACY Pro Slate does not require an account. Production information is stored locally on your device and is exported only when you choose to share it. IMPORTANT Pro Slate generates display timecode using the device. Unless connected to and verified with supported external equipment, it should not be treated as a certified master clock or a replacement for dedicated hardware synchronization. Pro Slate is provided by Origin 51 LLC and created by Scott Welsch.

Screenshots

TetherDrop4 screens
ProSlate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProSlate at none against TetherDrop's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TetherDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ProSlate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TetherDrop versus ProSlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherDropProSlate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi ShinodaOrigin 51 LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TetherDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Display Name:$3.991 Month
  • TetherDrop Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
None

ProSlate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TetherDrop free?
TetherDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProSlate free?
ProSlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TetherDrop or ProSlate have ads?
Neither TetherDrop nor ProSlate shows ads.

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