Comparison

Image Sync vs INSTAX SQUARE Link

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

Head to head
About

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

About

INSTAX SQUARE Link

Enhance your INSTAX SQUARE Link prints with augmented reality, personalized messages, and creative editing tools. Add text, frames, stickers, and sketches to your photos before printing them wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • AR Print with QR code playback
  • INSTAX Connect for remote printing
  • Simple photo editing and cropping
  • Editable prints with frames and stickers
  • INSTAX Camera mode for selfies
  • Sketch and text overlay
  • Enhanced photo quality modes
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This app is exclusively for the Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE Link printer. 1. AR Print [NEW] Add augmented reality effects to your INSTAX prints before printing. Then scan the printed QR code with your smartphone to see them come to life! 2. INSTAX Connect [NEW] The SQUARE Link printer keeps you connected, no matter how far apart you are. Simply personalize an image with text via the SQUARE LINK app, then send it via your favored social media app, ready to be opened, printed, and treasured. 3. Simple Print You’ve got your shot, now get creative. Add text, do a spot of cropping, alter the contrasts or saturation levels, maybe even apply a filter. Finally, connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to the SQUARE LINK and swipe up to print. Simple. 4. Editable Print Add fun, decorative frames to your shots, create image collages or even add stickers with hundreds in-app stickers to choose from! From ‘Happy Birthday’ stickers to ‘I Love You’ stickers, you’ll soon know your favorites, ready for you to effortlessly add BEFORE printing. 5. INSTAX Camera Print selfies instantly using INSTAX Camera mode. Take a snap in the app and then swipe up to print! 6. Sketch, edit & print Create a sketch or text, then add them to your photos and print! 7. Enhanced Quality Photos Print your photos just the way you like, whether it's with the conventional photo quality of ""INSTAX-Natural Mode"" or the new ""INSTAX-Rich Mode"", which features extra-vibrant color. [Supported OS] iOS16.0 or later

Screenshots

Image Sync4 screens
INSTAX SQUARE Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: INSTAX SQUARE Link at 4.8 against Image Sync's 1.8. INSTAX SQUARE Link also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 13%). Image Sync's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

INSTAX SQUARE Link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 327 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Image Sync's written reviews are positive against 38% of INSTAX SQUARE Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, INSTAX SQUARE Link every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Image Sync versus INSTAX SQUARE Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SyncINSTAX SQUARE Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (197 ratings)4.8 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews38.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197327 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Image Sync

All ratings197 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative77.9%

INSTAX SQUARE Link

All ratings327 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

INSTAX SQUARE Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

None

INSTAX SQUARE Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INSTAX SQUARE Link free?
INSTAX SQUARE Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Image Sync or INSTAX SQUARE Link?
INSTAX SQUARE Link is rated higher. Image Sync averages 1.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while INSTAX SQUARE Link averages 4.8 from 327 ratings.
Do Image Sync or INSTAX SQUARE Link have ads?
Neither Image Sync nor INSTAX SQUARE Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Sync or INSTAX SQUARE Link?
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, and INSTAX SQUARE Link every 4 months. Most recently, Image Sync was updated on September 29, 2026 and INSTAX SQUARE Link on September 29, 2026.

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