# The Simple Camera vs Focos

The clearest difference is ads: Focos at none against The Simple Camera's shown. Focos also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 206) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Simple Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of The Simple Camera's written reviews are positive against 51% of Focos's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, Focos every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple Camera | Focos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002/reviews) | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 206 | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### The Simple Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-camera/id1048899002)

Capture high-quality photos and videos with a minimalist interface. This app offers intuitive controls, supports multiple camera lenses, and integrates with Apple Watch for quick access.

**Highlights:** High quality photos (48MP), Live photos and videos, Minimal User Interface, Support UltraWide/Wide/Telephoto, Apple Watch support, Lock screen widget launch, Lockable focus and exposure

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full feature option | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 📸 High photo quality
- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Useful features like gridlines and Live Photo

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Ads in free version
- 📉 Quality not as good as native app
- ❓ Inconsistent silent mode functionality
- 😵 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Camera access button not working
- Cannot switch between front and rear cameras
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Photos not saving

**Requested features**

- Add 24MP resolution option
- Improve zoom functionality and buttons
- Option to switch between main, telephoto, and ultra-wide lenses at 48MP
- Add option to always have shutter sound on or off
- Allow saving to custom albums


### Focos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524)

Transform your iPhone and iPad photos with DSLR-like bokeh and depth-of-field effects. This app uses computational photography to let you refocus, adjust aperture, and add multiple lights in 3D space, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** AI-powered depth calculation, Adjustable aperture and bokeh effects, Refocus photos after capture, Add and control multiple 3D lights, Simulate lens characteristics, 3D depth map visualization, Augmented reality preview

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Focos Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription - Standard | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle - FT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Creator Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime unlimited access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent depth of field control
- 👍 Powerful photo editing features
- 🎨 Versatile lighting and effects
- 💡 Ability to edit non-Portrait mode photos
- 🔍 Precise focus adjustment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Steep learning curve for advanced features
- 🔍 Inaccurate depth mapping in some cases
- 🖼️ Reduced quality for free version exports

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes when editing certain photos
- Depth adjustments not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between editing modes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save edited photos with depth map
- More precise brush tools for depth editing
- Improved hair/fine detail handling
- Faster processing and loading times
- Easier organization and management of edited photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple Camera free?

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

### Is Focos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Simple Camera or Focos?

Focos is rated higher. The Simple Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Focos averages 4.7 from 51K ratings.

### Do The Simple Camera or Focos have ads?

The Simple Camera shows ads; Focos does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Simple Camera or Focos?

The Simple Camera ships an update weekly, and Focos every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Simple Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focos on September 25, 2026.

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