# Cascable Studio vs Capture One

The clearest difference is rating: Cascable Studio at 4.0 against Capture One's 3.5. Cascable Studio also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 18%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 379 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Cascable Studio's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, Capture One fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cascable Studio | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500/reviews)** | [3.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### Cascable Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500)

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Automated timelapses, Exposure bracketing, Shutter remote control, Fast image downloading, RAW capture support, Unified interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascable Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascable Pro (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Cascable Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete My Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete My Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (Legacy) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (No Subscription) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful remote control features
- 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
- 📷 Great for tethered shooting
- 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
- 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
- 🔍 Limited camera setting control
- 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to camera
- Camera settings not applying correctly
- Unreliable shutter triggering
- Geotagging issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode without overlays
- Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
- Support for more camera models
- Improved video recording capabilities
- Background operation for intervalometer


### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

**Highlights:** Retouch Faces, Sessions Support, External Storage backup, Tether camera to mobile, Real-time image review, Instant sharing and collaboration, Apply edits as you shoot, RAW conversion and color editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture One mobile | $10.99 | per month |
| All in One | $39.99 | per month |
| Capture One mobile | $109.00 | per year |
| All in One | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tethering capability
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Fast image rendering
- 👍 Great for culling and rating photos on the go
- 👍 Seamless integration with desktop Capture One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires separate subscription even for desktop users
- 👎 Severely limited editing features compared to desktop version
- 👎 Slow cloud sync and lack of external storage support
- 👎 Unintuitive file management and export workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
- Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
- Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
- Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

**Requested features**

- Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
- Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
- Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
- Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cascable Studio free?

Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Capture One free?

Capture One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cascable Studio or Capture One?

Cascable Studio is rated higher. Cascable Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do Cascable Studio or Capture One have ads?

Neither Cascable Studio nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cascable Studio or Capture One?

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, Cascable Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and Capture One on September 25, 2026.

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