# Mavis Camera vs CloudTether

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mavis Camera at 59% against CloudTether's 0%. Mavis Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). CloudTether's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and CloudTether sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 748 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of CloudTether's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, CloudTether every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | CloudTether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (748 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **748** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 253 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [CLOUDCONCUR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888897553) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### CloudTether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudtether-camera-tethering/id6773354049)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a camera tethering device. Instantly send full-resolution photos from your camera to cloud services or your phone via USB or Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for laptops or card readers. Rate your shots on camera to send only your best images.

**Highlights:** Camera tethering via USB or Wi-Fi, Direct photo transfer to cloud services, Rate and send only selected photos, Full-resolution RAW + JPEG support, History and tracking of all shoots, Support for multiple cameras simultaneously, Geotagging of photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudTether | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudTether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or CloudTether?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 748 ratings, while CloudTether averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or CloudTether have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor CloudTether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or CloudTether?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and CloudTether every 2 days. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and CloudTether on November 5, 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.*