# Cascable Studio vs Profoto Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Cascable Studio at 4.0 against Profoto Camera's 3.2. Cascable Studio also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (378 vs 36). Profoto Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Profoto Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 378 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Cascable Studio's written reviews are positive against 37% of Profoto Camera's.

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, Profoto Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cascable Studio | Profoto Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500/reviews)** | [3.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) | [Profoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387823563) |

## 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


### Profoto Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877)

This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.

**Highlights:** Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls, Classic Mode for full manual control, Flash power and color temperature adjustment, Support for multiple Profoto flash units, Computational photography enhancements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cascable Studio free?

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

### Is Profoto Camera free?

Profoto Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cascable Studio or Profoto Camera?

Cascable Studio is rated higher. Cascable Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Profoto Camera averages 3.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Cascable Studio or Profoto Camera have ads?

Neither Cascable Studio nor Profoto Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cascable Studio or Profoto Camera?

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, and Profoto Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Cascable Studio was updated on September 22, 2026 and Profoto Camera on September 21, 2026.

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