# Phocus vs Simple HDR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple HDR at none against Phocus's 7. Simple HDR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Phocus's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phocus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple HDR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple HDR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus | Simple HDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-dslr-portrait-camera/id1211807807/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1485451994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 320 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/965885089) | [Maxim Pazhukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/882367597) |

## 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 | $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


### Simple HDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hdr/id1485451994)

Enhance your photos with advanced editing tools. Adjust exposure, saturation, and brightness with intuitive sliders to achieve more visually appealing images.

**Highlights:** Adjust EV (Exposure Value), Control Saturation, Modify Brightness, Intuitive slider controls, Enhance photo beauty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus free?

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

### Is Simple HDR free?

Simple HDR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phocus or Simple HDR?

Simple HDR is rated higher. Phocus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Simple HDR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phocus or Simple HDR have ads?

Neither Phocus nor Simple HDR shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*