# Brinno Camera vs Capture One

The clearest difference is rating: Capture One at 3.5 against Brinno Camera's 2.8. Capture One also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (329 vs 11). Brinno Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Brinno Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Capture One holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capture One has 329 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Brinno Camera's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brinno Camera ships an update every 5 months, Capture One fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brinno Camera | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinno-camera/id993087310/reviews) | **[3.5 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **329** |
| Positive reviews | **23.1% of reviews** | 18.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brinno Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/992403090) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### Brinno Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinno-camera/id993087310)

This application simplifies the creation of HDR time lapse videos using a dedicated portable camera. It offers Bluetooth app control and Wi-Fi transfer for easy capture and sharing of life's moments as unique time lapse videos. The app allows for various capture settings and video conversion.

**Highlights:** HDR time lapse video, Bluetooth app control, Wi-Fi transfer, Adjustable capture settings, Video conversion, Weather resistant camera control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Brinno Camera free?

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

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brinno Camera or Capture One?

Capture One is rated higher. Brinno Camera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 329 ratings.

### Do Brinno Camera or Capture One have ads?

Neither Brinno Camera nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brinno Camera or Capture One?

Brinno Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, Brinno Camera was updated on October 2, 2026 and Capture One on October 15, 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.*