CamRanger Share vs THE Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamRanger Share
This companion app allows clients and others to view photos and live feeds from a photographer's device. It requires specific hardware and the main application to function, granting viewers access at the photographer's discretion.
- View photos
- Live view streaming
- Client access
- Requires CamRanger hardware
- Photographer discretion access
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Requires CamRanger hardware and normal CamRanger app. This is NOT the normal CamRanger app, but is for clients and others with their own iOS device to be able view images/live view at the photographers discretion.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: THE Tether at 86% against CamRanger Share's 44%. THE Tether also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). CamRanger Share's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. THE Tether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CamRanger Share asks for nothing beyond the download.
CamRanger Share ships an update every 3 months, THE Tether weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamRanger Share | THE Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CamRanger | haryun song |
Customer experience
CamRanger Share
THE Tether
In-app purchases
CamRanger Share
No in-app purchases
THE Tether
- THE tether Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- THE tether Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
