# Focos vs Apollo

The clearest difference is price: Focos at Free against Apollo's $2.99. Focos also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (51K vs 447). Apollo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focos is free to download; Apollo costs $2.99 up front. Focos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Apollo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 447, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Focos's written reviews are positive against 47% of Apollo's.

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, Apollo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focos | Apollo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** | [4.2 (447 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-immersive-illumination/id1373682251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 447 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 332 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [INDICE S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640343633) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Apollo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apollo-immersive-illumination/id1373682251)

Enhance your Portrait Mode photos by adding and manipulating light sources after the shot. This app reconstructs a 3D map of your image, allowing real-time adjustments to color, intensity, and distance of lights for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** Add light sources to Portrait Mode photos, Adjust light color, intensity, and distance, Real-time 3D light and shadow rendering, Create invisible light sources, Edit photos after they are taken

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique lighting effects
- 🚀 Impressive depth-based editing
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Ability to create dramatic photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older iPhones
- 🔒 Limited to portrait mode photos only
- ⚠️ Crashes and freezes reported
- 🤔 Confusing tutorial prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access full photo library
- Crashes when trying to edit certain photos
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Support for all photo types, not just portrait mode
- Option to save and load custom lighting presets
- Ability to control light direction and intensity
- Integration with other photo editing apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focos free?

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

### Is Apollo free?

Apollo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focos or Apollo?

Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Apollo averages 4.2 from 447 ratings.

### Do Focos or Apollo have ads?

Neither Focos nor Apollo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focos or Apollo?

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Apollo monthly. Most recently, Focos was updated on October 18, 2026 and Apollo on October 16, 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.*