# Focus  +  - A Different Camera

> Manual camera control app with advanced focus, zoom, and exposure features. (iPhone/iPad app by Yue He.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-a-different-camera/id1021742516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yue He](https://appshunter.io/developer/891948968)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-a-different-camera/id1021742516/reviews.md

## What is Focus [+]?

Designed for people who loves their real cameras. This app offers more manual control and very useful functions for focusing and zooming.

- Manual control of focus, zoom, exposure.
- Zoom in automatically when focusing
- Impressive smooth zooming control during video recording

Enjoy !

## Key features

- Manual focus control
- Manual zoom control
- Manual exposure control
- Automatic focus zoom
- Smooth video zoom

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-plus-a-different-camera/id1021742516/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Updated review

*2022-09-03, version 2.0*

I just realized the zoom icon isn’t missing, It’s just a feature you have to enable in the settings now. Sorry for the confusion.

### 5/5 — My favourite app

*2021-11-08, version 2.0*

I use this all the time for macro photography and the results are perfect. I love that it Zooms in when you set the focus, nice touch!

### 1/5 — Terrible!

*2021-07-21, version 2.0*

Half the functions dont work, try changing to manual and the shutter button disappears, avoid this app

### 5/5 — REALLY GOOD

*2020-10-17, version 2.0*

works really well
The only one I can find that does videos

### 4/5 — SO incredibly useful

*2020-07-11, version 2.0*

I’m an environmental scientist, so I’m always taking pictures of small things (mushrooms, insects, etc). This app is so incredibly useful for this purpose. The zoom in for manual focusing is the best tool in any camera app I’ve used, and the light adjustment is handy in shady forests or on overcast days. The only thing I really wish it had was location information for each picture. Is there a way to add that functionality?

### 5/5 — Fazlur Rahman

*2019-05-30, version 2.0*

I have just started using it, and have been greatly impressed with the quality of output. I hope to offer more feedback after I have used it for a reasonable amount of time. Thanks to developer for this great application. Keep up good work.

Now that I have used the app for sometimes now, I am totally impressed on the quality of output.

However, I have one major concern that any photo or video taken by the app can't be saved outside the App. As a result, I can't move or save the photo or video outside the app. As a result, I can't use my output. On the other hand, continuous storing of output within the app has been increasing inside the app- I can't download it. So, it's of no use.

Would you advise how could I get my output out of the App? Thank you. Fazlur Rahman

### 3/5 — Good app, but needs improvements

*2018-10-04, version 2.0*

When manual focusing the enlarged inset helps a lot. However Focus peaking & exposure compensation would raise the bar. Currently 3.5 stars!
12/16/2016 update: Manual focus is one of or it is the best that's available so bump up to 4 stars. It'll deserve 4.5 stars with focus peaking & exposure compensation.
10/5/2018 update:
If the amount of bokeh could be adjusted during editing, etc. this would surely rate a 4 to 4.5 stars.

### 2/5 — Well.... here’s what I think

*2018-07-12, version 2.0*

First of all, if they added a few features, it could be a great app. But I use an iPad mini, so I’m not 100% sure if this could effect the end result, but I trust that it shouldn’t. The quality of the app isn’t perfect. There could definitely be a few tweaks. The main thing I found is that, it’s called focus+, and it wouldn’t focus on a certain part of the photo. It all sort of bended together, to me, the normal camera could take a photo pretty much as good as the ones I took on this app. 

Just my opinion, but again, (I don’t think it would) but the fact that I have an iPad mini, could interfere with the app.🙂

### 1/5 — focus camera (ari-yo)

*2018-06-14, version 2.0*

it used to work on my ipad2 with iOS 9.3.5 but now it just crashes to home screen . 
still works on iPhone 4 iOS 9.3.5. why one & not the other when they're practically the same thing?  it's confusing. it'd be nice if it got fixed, but I've checked a few times & it's still a problem. eventually I'll just forget to check, or it'll start happening on the iPhone a well. 
whatever. when it worked, it worked well. it just pisses me off that it stopped working. meep.

### 5/5 — Brilliant manual video controls

*2018-05-23, version 2.0*

Took a while to stumble across this app in the store, I was mentally preparing to roll out my own at that point… though my app’s UI wouldn’t be as on point.

The UI for smooth zoom adjustment is great, allowing with one hand to sloowly hone in on your subject while simultaneously adjusting either focus or exposure.

Excellent app so far; I would suggest to, if I may:
– implement video FPS selector (for slo-mo), record at best resolution possible for chosen FPS
– implement ProRes codec selection
– implement smooth control of focus and exposure/ISO. Tricky, as Apple only exposes ramping API for zoom
– invest a bit in error handling and edge cases (I don’t care if the app crashes on me, though if video doesn’t get saved that could be an issue. Had a few crashes but footage got correctly saved each time so far).

## Frequently asked questions about Focus [+]

### What does Focus [+] do?

Focus [+] is a camera application designed to give users more manual control over their device's camera. It offers granular adjustments for focus, zoom, and exposure, aiming to replicate the experience of using a dedicated physical camera.

### What are the key features of Focus [+]?

Key features include manual control over focus, zoom, and exposure. The app also offers automatic zoom when focusing and impressive smooth zooming capabilities specifically for video recording.

### Is Focus [+] free to download?

Based on the provided information, the app is not free. It is a paid application, meaning an upfront purchase is required to download and use it.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who appreciate and prefer the hands-on control offered by traditional cameras. It appeals to photographers and videographers who want more creative command over their shots.

### What are some common use cases for Focus [+]?

Common use cases include achieving precise focus for macro photography, smooth and controlled zooming during video recording for professional-looking footage, and adjusting exposure manually for specific lighting conditions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-01-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugs fixed.
New interface design.
Slide to adjust and tap to take photo.

### 1.1 — 2015-08-26

Fixed some bugs.

### 1.0 — 2015-08-07

No release notes.

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