Comparison

Link123 vs Canon DPP Express

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

Head to head
About

Link123

Remotely control your camera, view and save photos to your smart device, and geotag your images with GPS data. Easily share your captured moments to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Remote shutter for photos
  • View camera photos on smart device
  • Store photos to smart device
  • Download GPS data to geotag photos
  • Share photos to SNS
Features
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When using Link123 (Camera and Smart device are connected by wifi) can offer you those easy funtions for better life . Functions: 1. Remote control : control the camera form smart device 1-1: Romote shutter - Taking photos Adjusting camera settings 1-2: Camera Link- Viewing camera photos on smart device Storing photos form camera to smart device . 2. Download GPS data to geotag photos stored in camera 3. Select photo and save them into smart device, it allows you to share photos to SNS .

About

Canon DPP Express

Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.

Highlights
  • Color edit RAW images
  • Intuitive touch operation
  • Save multiple adjustment patterns
  • Change history function
  • Export images without watermarks
  • Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)
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Canon Digital Photo Professional Express (Canon DPP Express) is an iPad/iPhone application to color edit RAW images with intuitive touch operation to be converted to JPEG file afterwards. To continue using all Digital Photo Professional Express features, you must complete the (paid) subscription process. When you purchase the subscription, - Your image adjustments will be recorded. - You will be able to export images without watermarks. [Key Features] - Adjust RAW images freely. - Quickly and easily adjust RAW images anywhere, any time. - Save multiple adjustment patterns and compare the results on a single RAW image. - Use the change history function to readjust images until you achieve the perfect result. - Save adjusted images to your Camera Roll in JPEG format. " [Compatible Formats] RAW(CR3/CR2 ), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) * Not compatible with .CRW or video file formats. CR3/HEIF (10bit) images can now be displayed and saved in HDR PQ. The supported displays are as follows: - iPad - Ultra Retina XDR - Liquid Retina XDR - iPhone - Super Retina XDR - Super Retina HD Note that the actual displayed image depends on the display performance. [Image Input] Via Camera Connect : RAW(CR3/CR2), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) Import from Camera Roll: [RAW (CR3/CR2), JPEG], [HEIF (10 bit) *excluding EOS 5D Mark IV/EOS R] * Image data is saved in the app. In addtion, devices with iOS 12.1 and later can import CR3 files from the Camera Roll. *HEIF (10-bit) files and RAW images shot with [HDR PQ settings] enabled can be imported using linked mode with the Canon camera app Canon Camera Connect . *RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. [Compatible Camera Models] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex [System requirement] iOS 18 / 26 iPadOS 18 / 26 [Important Notes] Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and charges will continue. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - If you uninstall the app, all image data imported from your camera will be erased. - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Link1234 screens
Canon DPP Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canon DPP Express at 4.6 against Link123's 3.0. Canon DPP Express also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Link123's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Link123 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon DPP Express holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon DPP Express has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Link123's written reviews are positive against 17% of Canon DPP Express's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Link123 ships an update monthly, Canon DPP Express every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Link123 versus Canon DPP Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink123Canon DPP Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbility Enterprise Co., Ltd.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

Link123

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Canon DPP Express

All ratings2,855 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative74.5%

Bugs and requests

Link123

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Canon DPP Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to import photos
  • Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
  • Exporting photos results in quality loss
  • Incompatible with some iPad models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for CR2 RAW files
  • Improve file management with folder support
  • Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
  • Implement batch processing and editing tools
  • Add color profile creation using color checker
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  • Enable RAW file export to other apps

In-app purchases

None

Link123

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Canon DPP Express

Subscriptions1
  • DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Link123 free?
Link123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canon DPP Express free?
Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link123 or Canon DPP Express?
Canon DPP Express is rated higher. Link123 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Canon DPP Express averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Link123 or Canon DPP Express have ads?
Neither Link123 nor Canon DPP Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Link123 or Canon DPP Express?
Link123 ships an update monthly, and Canon DPP Express every 3 months. Most recently, Link123 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Canon DPP Express on October 20, 2026.

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