Image Sync vs INSTAX SQUARE Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, INSTAX SQUARE Link every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Image Sync | INSTAX SQUARE Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (197 ratings) | 4.8 (327 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 197 | 327 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 329 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD | FUJIFILM Corporation |
Customer experience
Image Sync
INSTAX SQUARE Link
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
Image Sync
No in-app purchases
INSTAX SQUARE Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Image Sync free?
Is INSTAX SQUARE Link free?
Which has better reviews, Image Sync or INSTAX SQUARE Link?
Do Image Sync or INSTAX SQUARE Link have ads?
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