Comparison

Focos vs TiltShift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focos

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
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Focos is a big step into the future of computational photography and light-field camera, bringing DSLR-like photography to your iPhone and iPad Pro, with beautiful bokeh effects usually achievable only with professional large aperture cameras. With the technology of computational photography, you can make unlimited changes to your photos, focus after the fact, change the aperture repeatedly, and add multiple lights in 3D space, exceeding the limits of any editing tools you’ve known before. The creative potential unleashed by Focos is endless. The Verge, "Focos has long been one of the most ambitious photo-editing apps on iOS, turning any photo into a 'portrait mode'-style image with fully adjustable depth of field, no matter what kind of camera you took it with." MAIN FEATURES - Take photos with shallow depth of field, without manually painting or making selections. - The AI engine can calculate depth of field automatically for all photos. - True 3D imaging. - Simulate large apertures to create real bokeh effects normally only possible with DSLR cameras and expensive lenses. - Import all existing photos and customize the bokeh effect. - Re-focus portrait photos that have already been taken, with a simple tap. - Choose from various simulated aperture diaphragms to generate different bokeh spot effects. - Professional options to simulate lens characteristics, such as creamy, bilinear, swirly, and reflex effects, and more. - Visualize the depth of areas within your portrait photos in a 3D view, and intuitively add depth filters. - Add multiple lights in a 3D space, and adjust the color, brightness and so on for each light. - Check the portrait picture in the real world with augmented reality technique. - It is possible to patch the depth map precisely on iPad with Apple Pencil. - Intuitive and easy to use, with built-in video tutorials. - An essential tool for all iPhones and iPads. Do you have questions or suggestions? Contact us via support @ focos . me.

About

TiltShift

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
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Transform your photos into stunning miniature masterpieces with TiltShift.​ TiltShift provides professional-grade blur effects and depth-of-field controls, allowing you to create the classic "toy town" look or elegant portrait bokeh in seconds. Whether you are a professional photographer or a casual hobbyist, our intuitive tools give you the creative freedom you need.​ Key Features:​ • Professional Blur Engine:​ High-quality linear and radial blur gradients. • Precision Control:​ Adjust blur intensity, spread, and position with simple gestures. • Real-time Preview:​ See your adjustments instantly with our optimized rendering engine. • High-Resolution Export:​ Save your creations in full quality without compromise. Download TiltShift today and start seeing the world from a new perspective!​

Screenshots

Focos4 screens
TiltShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Focos at 4.7 against TiltShift's 3.0. Focos also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 11%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 3, 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 11% of TiltShift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, TiltShift every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Focos versus TiltShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocosTiltShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (51K ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.CHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

Focos

All ratings51,408 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews750 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative44.1%

TiltShift

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

Focos

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TiltShift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Focos

Subscriptions7
  • Focos Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Focos Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Focos Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Subscription - Standard$3.997 Days
  • Standard Weekly - Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Creator Bundle - FT7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Creator Bundle$9.997 Days
One-time2
  • Monthly subscription$1.99
  • Lifetime unlimited access$12.99
1 purchases

TiltShift

One-time1
  • In-app purchase$0.99

Questions

Is Focos free?
Focos 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, Focos or TiltShift?
Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while TiltShift averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Focos or TiltShift have ads?
TiltShift shows ads; Focos does not.
Which is updated more often, Focos or TiltShift?
Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, and TiltShift every 20 months. Most recently, Focos was updated on September 25, 2026 and TiltShift on September 4, 2026.

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