# Phocus Mobile — user reviews > 188 indexed App Store user reviews of Phocus Mobile by Hasselblad, rated 4.60/5 from 521 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 419 · 4★ 53 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 27 ## What do users think of Phocus Mobile? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Blazing fast WiFi connectivity and file transfer speeds - 🎨 Superior color rendering and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) - 📱 Excellent remote camera control and tethered shooting capabilities - 🖼️ Clean, intuitive user interface design - ⚡ Quick connection to camera and effortless browsing of large files - 🎯 Reliable performance with 100MP+ files - ✨ Advanced noise reduction (HNNR) features - 📸 Seamless integration with Hasselblad cameras - 🔧 Powerful editing tools for on-the-go workflow - 💪 Better than competitor camera manufacturer apps **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iPad - 🔌 USB-C connectivity issues with newer iPad models - 📦 Limited storage options for large RAW files on mobile devices - 🔗 Unreliable WiFi connection stability - ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance across updates - 🚫 No cloud sync between iOS and macOS versions - 💾 Inability to export RAW with adjustments for macOS use - 🎬 Missing professional editing features compared to desktop version - ⏱️ Slow wireless transfer speeds (6 seconds per RAW file) - 🔄 Frequent connection drops during operation **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when opening high ISO files - Photos disappear after update or when selecting for processing - Export fails for multiple images, erasing original capture date/time - Images not available in library despite camera connection - App crashes on iPad Pro with M1/M2 chips - USB-C connection not recognized after updates - Noise reduction adjustments not updating properly - Moire and pattern noise appearing on JPEG export - App fails to connect to X2D despite camera being recognized - Exposure simulation locked on regardless of camera settings - EV correction not working in all modes on X2D - Live view picture cropped on long sides of frame - Error when saving multiple photos to Photos app (PHPhotosErrorDomain error 3301) - App crashes when resizing window with Stage Manager on iPad - Wired connection not supported in recent versions - TIFF export producing 8-bit files instead of 16-bit - Drive mode settings overwritten when using remote shutter - App not recognizing HEIF format files from camera firmware 3.0 **Most requested features** - Import photos from external SSD or USB storage - Manual color control for watermarks - Support for multiple camera connections - Layer masking and adjustment layers - Delayed shutter release/self-timer functionality - Erase/content removal tool - Dodge and burn tools - Export in HEIF/HEIC format - 16-bit TIFF export capability - Perspective/keystone correction - Batch import retry functionality - Custom watermark options with date/name - Geo-tagging support - Fine art frame auto-application - Live view support for X2D - Ability to import RAW files directly from app - Compressed DNG export option - Android version of the app - Black point adjustment - Portrait orientation support for live view - Ability to stop interval drive mode remotely - Precise value input for edits (not just sliders) - HEIF10 or TIFF16 export for better dynamic range - Files API integration between mobile and desktop - Exposure simulation toggle for flash photography ## Newest reviews (17 of 188) ### 3/5 — 之前好用 *2026-08-23* 这几天为什么一动曲线就闪退？ ### 2/5 — 请尽快支持较多台设备 *2026-07-02* 连接两台设备，切来切去太麻烦了 **Developer response:** 您好，已收到反馈，会尽快安排更新。 ### 4/5 — Getting Better Slowly and Steadily *2026-06-20* Overall, I’m really liking the experience, importing photos and doing some basic editing. What stunned me is the absolute speed in which these massive medium form files get previewed, but also imported. I’m also glad to see more advanced features like masks and gradients come in recent updates, not to mention selecting people. While it’s no Lightroom with editing, the colors are absolutely amazing. ### 3/5 — Signature editing options lacking *2026-06-12, version 4.3.0* While creating the signature, I should be able to undo rather than reset. Once on the photo, I should be able to move it around. ### 4/5 — General Masking *2026-05-11, version 4.2.0* The new tool has potential…BUT…. it needs some integral AI…for example…when the sky is blown out…i was a smart mask feature to select the sky BEFORE i attempt to apply filters. ### 4/5 — Minor tweaking requested *2026-04-28, version 4.2.0* A fantastic mobile app to complement my x2dII. Just a minor request. Primarily a Capture One shooter, I am very accustomed to having an erasure brush and an eye dropper selection tool available for masking. Makes masking a very prolific tool. Please consider for a future update! ### 3/5 — Need an option to import photo from external SSD *2026-04-23* Right now the app only allows photo import from camera directly, which works fine until you run out of storage on your ipad/iphone, would be nice if we can backup the photos to an external SSD and then import the photos later in the app when we want to edit them. This feature works perfectly fine on the desktop version of Phocus, I don't get why the same thing can't be added to the mobile version. ### 4/5 — LCR Photography *2026-04-15, version 4.1.0* Would be grey to have the same PHOCUS for a laptop and also be able to select múltiple Photos to denoise at the same time ### 4/5 — Amazing, but could be better *2026-04-15, version 4.1.0* Very good lil editor, I really enjoy actually how limited it is but still fairly powerful, id say my only gripes are I wish the self timer can be set on the app so I can remote take a photo with a timer (mostly for self portrait practice and playing with light) for the most part very happy with it, has the odd crash here and their but it seems to save your progress before it crashes. ### 5/5 — Best Camera connectivity app by far. *2026-04-01* I’ve owned many of the premium camera brands (Leica, Fuji, Nikon, Sony) and until Hasselblad I thought WiFi connectivity that actually worked like a wired connection was a pipe dream. Not with the Phocus app. It is so blazing daft and easy to use I almost always download my photos (200MB at times) directly from camera to phone. I have no idea how they do it. It’s almost worth buying a Hassy for the app. I’m joking of course as the camera is far too expensive for this purpose alone. Still, the experience is phenomenal. ### 5/5 — A great way to work on the move *2026-03-29, version 4.0.2* A super toolset for processing my X2D images when on the road. ### 5/5 — Hasselblad App Top *2026-03-29, version 4.0.2* Super app , funktioniert einwandfrei. ### 2/5 — First time user. Troublesome to connect to camera. Promising, so might try again later. *2026-03-23, version 4.0.2* Not intuitive at all! For example, It says, 'unable to read camera files. Make sure selected directory (not DCIM) is correct'. If not DCIM, then what is it? That's all there is on the camera directory. Tries to help by saying, ‘click browse…’. But there is no ‘browse’ button anywhere. Software developers rarely if ever give it to someone unfamiliar to try and then shut up, watch and learn. This is no different. ### 5/5 — Excellent performance *2026-03-18, version 4.0.2* The Phocus Mobile 2 is dependable and makes my workflow easy! ### 4/5 — Wish to set the color of the 2026 limited watermark manually *2026-03-11, version 4.0.2* The watermarks have both gold and dark color scheme, but we cannot set the color manually. The algorithm often puts a dark logo on a dark background, which is stupid. ### 5/5 — Perfekte App für schnelle Bearbeitung *2026-02-28, version 4.0.1* Die App verbindet sich enorm schnell mit der Kamera; auch der Download der Bilder erfolgt rasant. Die Bearbeitung der Bilder ist einfach und intuitiv. Für mich eine der besten Foto-Apps auf dem Markt! ### 5/5 — The best camera app *2026-02-26* Original 2025 Sep: I’m a long-time Sony user and recently switched to X2D II. A key thing I really needed is masking layer editing. Lightroom mobile now has AI-powered subject recognition and auto editing. Let’s at least add basic masking like Phocus Mac Adjustment Layer to the app. The new HDR workflow only allows smart metering and I noticed that the face is nearly always under-exposed. So this is something mission critical. Thanks! Edit 2026 Feb: Thank you so much for adding the masking layer! The best software team for camera company! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 连接问题 *2026-07-29* Mac版连不上哈苏，希望能赶紧更新，方便创作 ### 1/5 — 为什么安装后不能从手机相册中加在照片？完全没有这个选项，只能从相机中载入吗？ *2026-07-22* 是完全没开放这个功能吗？我的旧H3D的3F照片希望也能在手机上编辑 ### 1/5 — iPad连接X1d2无法使用typec to c    线进行有线连接 *2026-04-27, version 4.2.0* iPad连接X1d2无法使用typec to c    线进行有线连接 ### 1/5 — Removing professional features *2026-02-11, version 4.0.0* No functionality to import raw Hasselblad photos into the app from sources other than the camera. This is very restrictive in a professional setting that requires strict workflows. Unfortunately Hasselblad continues to advertise a professional solution while struggling to deliver basic prosumer functionality. ### 1/5 — 图像加载失败 *2025-11-28, version 3.5.0* 连接x2d2时总提示图像加载失败。。。。 ### 1/5 — Wi-Fi転送が遅すぎる *2025-11-18, version 3.5.0* X2DIIからiPhoneへWi-Fi転送される時間がかかりすぎて使い物にならない。 (10枚転送で30分くらい) 無料でiPhoneでRAW現像出来る機能は素晴らしいのだが。 ### 1/5 — Fix this bug and I’ll change my rating *2025-10-06* This bug is so dumb I couldn’t believe it: exporting more than 1 image will erase the original capture date and time on the exported images. However: exporting just a single image works fine—original capture date is retained. Device: M4 iPad Pro, X2D II. Export format: HDR JPG ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-09-29, version 3.4.1* Images not available, all firmware up to date , empty folder , even deleted old images after update the app , trying all settings 0 results , redownloading the app several times , no images available ### 1/5 — Les réglages de la grille ne fonctionnent plus *2025-09-19, version 3.3.3* Sur iPad, impossible de choisir un réglage de grille en maintenant la pression sur le bouton grille. Svp pouvez vous réactiver cela ? ### 1/5 — UNUSABLE *2025-06-20* iPad Pro OS 17.7.4. Crash, freeze, crash, freeze. This app hasn’t worked in several months and it’s making my Hasselblad 907x cfv 100c a chore to use. I’m now required to travel everywhere with a laptop just to use Hasselblads app. Whatever is wrong with the iPad app, fix it! This has been an issue for far too long. Let’s not forget the amount of money customers spend on your photography products is astronomical. Honestly the least you could do is to make your dedicated program/app work properly. So disappointed with how little attention has been paid to fixing this major issue. **Developer response:** Sorry for the inconvenience, could you please share your iPad model with us? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 希望添加反相功能，并继续优化导出功能 *2026-08-24* 贵相机拥有高像素，常被用于底片翻拍，建议添加反相和批量导出功能方便进一步完善使用体验 ### 5/5 — 好用 *2026-08-09* good ### 5/5 — 好用 *2026-08-02* 比其他品牌的软件好很多，啥时候蒙版出个自动识别主题天空 ### 5/5 — 希望可以增加颜色色阶、亮度和饱和度得调整 *2026-07-22* 整体非常好，希望单种颜色的调整可以更灵活 ### 5/5 — 苹果版非常好用，希望鸿蒙版也能加强 *2026-07-20* 软件的苹果版和鸿蒙版完全不是一个东西，希望后期模板也能够增加功能，提升速度 ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-07-13* I have been using this almost exclusively to edit my X2DII photos! So easy and efficient… now if only they would make this layout the same for the desktop version! ### 5/5 — 希望能增加照片地理标记 *2026-07-01* 希望能增加照片地理标记 ### 5/5 — Best camera app *2026-06-22, version 4.3.0* Finally an app that works! So so good!! ### 5/5 — AKA *2026-05-25, version 4.2.0* Make Hasselblad Great Again！ ### 5/5 — Simple Way To Edit *2026-05-10* Great app for editing on the fly. Hasselblad files don’t need much work to begin with but the app is the perfect solution to enhancing files for social media or fast review before getting them on the computer. And it works, unlike many competitor apps --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*