# Phocus vs Portrat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phocus at 6.8K against Portrat's 10. Phocus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Portrat's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phocus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Portrat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phocus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus has 6.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Phocus ships an update every 11 days, Portrat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus | Portrat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-dslr-portrait-camera/id1211807807/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrat-background-editor/id1482043419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 322 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| 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) | [Gustavo Severo](https://appshunter.io/developer/992270604) |

## What reviewers say

### Phocus

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

This advanced camera app offers DSLR-like portrait effects with live bokeh previews and extensive editing tools. It allows users to adjust focus, depth, and apply various lens styles to photos, even those not taken in portrait mode. Features include manual controls, RAW capture, and AI-powered suggestions.

**Highlights:** Live bokeh preview with 8 lens characters, AI depth editing for any photo, Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, white balance), RAW and ProRAW capture, 3D Relight and Scene Preview, Portrait video blur, Depth map and matte export

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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 | $49.99 | 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


### Portrat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrat-background-editor/id1482043419)

This AI-powered photo editor creates professional-quality portraits with adjustable focus and lighting. Apply creative presets and fine-tune your images with advanced tools for stunning results.

**Highlights:** AI Portrait Mode, Smart Aperture Control, Advanced Exposure Tools, 30+ Creative Presets, Monthly Updates, Easy Sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Membership | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus free?

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

### Is Portrat free?

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

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

Phocus is rated higher. Phocus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Portrat averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Phocus or Portrat have ads?

Neither Phocus nor Portrat shows ads.

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

Phocus ships an update every 11 days, and Portrat every 5 days. Most recently, Phocus was updated on November 12, 2026 and Portrat on November 3, 2026.

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