And yet, until now, the only game in town for iPad-toting pros has been Lightroom.

Unfinished

Price alone is not what has annoyed photographers like La Roque.

In a way, it feels like you have to pay to become a beta tester.

Capture One on iPad—Sharpening and Noise Reduction

Above all else, pro photo apps like Lightroom and Capture One need to be reliable.

It syncs, your images and edits appear where they should, and it all just works.

This might not seem particularly relevant for amateurs and enthusiasts, but it totally is.

Capture One on iPad—Styles and Presets

Both are exemplary, time-tested services, which we have come to rely on and trust.

Because without that, photographers would leave immediately, and the rift could maybe never be healed.

Better, then, to take it slow, even if it means you lag behind the competition.

Capture One on iPad—Color Editor for a photo of food