# Phocus vs TiltShift

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus at 4.6 against TiltShift's 3.0. Phocus also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phocus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TiltShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phocus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus has 6.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Phocus's written reviews are positive against 11% of TiltShift's.

Phocus ships an update fortnightly, TiltShift every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus | TiltShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-dslr-portrait-camera/id1211807807/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **49.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/965885089) | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) |

## What reviewers say

### Phocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-dslr-portrait-camera/id1211807807)

This AI-powered app creates DSLR-style portraits by simulating realistic background blur and offering advanced 3D relighting capabilities. It allows for precise control over depth, lighting, and scene atmosphere, transforming any photo into a cinematic masterpiece.

**Highlights:** DSLR-style portrait creation, Realistic background blur simulation, Advanced 3D relighting, AI-powered subject detection, DSLR lens emulation, Portrait video blur

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phocus AI Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Phocus AI Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Phocus AI Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Phocus AI Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Phocus AI Unlimited Access | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Best tool camera app
- 👍 Easy editing, works great
- 👍 Makes your phone current

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hilariously terrible effects
- 🔒 Can't limit access to personal stuff
- 🐛 Awful, blurs everything
- 🐛 Crashes too much
- 🐛 Doesn't render, gets stuck

**Reported bugs**

- Can't save pictures
- Photos don't download
- Unable to save picture
- Camera crashes when clicking portrait
- App dies if you don't upgrade

**Requested features**

- Change bokeh shapes/effects
- Add manual brush to control bokeh
- Make it a photo extension in Photos app
- Add more shadows and directional lighting


### TiltShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift-blur-effect-camera/id1476158578)

Create a miniature model effect on your photos by adjusting the focus and depth of field. Enhance your images by fine-tuning brightness and chroma for a visually appealing preview of the tilt-shift effect.

**Highlights:** Miniature model effect, Adjustable focus position, Depth of field control, Brightness adjustment, Chroma adjustment, Visual effect preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-app purchase | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus free?

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

### Is TiltShift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phocus or TiltShift?

Phocus is rated higher. Phocus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while TiltShift averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Phocus or TiltShift have ads?

TiltShift shows ads; Phocus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phocus or TiltShift?

Phocus ships an update fortnightly, and TiltShift every 20 months. Most recently, Phocus was updated on September 23, 2026 and TiltShift on September 4, 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.*