# Letus Helix vs Dragonframe Tether

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Letus Helix at 80% against Dragonframe Tether's 43%. Letus Helix also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). Dragonframe Tether's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dragonframe Tether holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragonframe Tether has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Letus Helix's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dragonframe Tether's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letus Helix | Dragonframe Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letus-helix/id967348624/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ken Lawler](https://appshunter.io/developer/967348623) | [DZED Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207485361) |

## What reviewers say

### Letus Helix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letus-helix/id967348624)

This app provides a streamlined interface for adjusting settings on various Letus Helix gimbal models. It simplifies configuration by removing less frequently used options found in desktop software, offering additional user assistance tools for easier operation.

**Highlights:** Intuitive settings adjustment, Simplified configuration, User assistance tools, Wi-Fi connectivity, Support for multiple Helix models

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dragonframe Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362)

Transform your iOS device into a professional camera for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview to your computer, control camera settings, and capture high-quality images directly. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as capture source, Live video preview on desktop, Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, Capture JPG or DNG images, Direct image transfer to computer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letus Helix free?

Letus Helix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dragonframe Tether free?

Dragonframe Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Letus Helix or Dragonframe Tether?

Dragonframe Tether is rated higher. Letus Helix averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dragonframe Tether averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Letus Helix or Dragonframe Tether have ads?

Neither Letus Helix nor Dragonframe Tether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Letus Helix or Dragonframe Tether?

Letus Helix ships an update every 4 months, and Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Most recently, Letus Helix was updated on June 11, 2026 and Dragonframe Tether on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*