# Focos vs Manual Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Focos at 4.7 against Manual Camera's 4.3. Focos also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 454). Manual Camera's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focos sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Manual Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 454, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Focos's written reviews are positive against 59% of Manual Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, Manual Camera every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focos | Manual Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** | [4.3 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 454 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 332 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Vladislav Dugnist](https://appshunter.io/developer/960734880) |

## 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


### Manual Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-focus-iso-wb/id1543743256)

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control, Adjustable ISO sensitivity, Variable shutter speed, Customizable white balance, Long exposure photography, RAW photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Camera PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Manual Camera PRO | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for manual focus
- 👍 Good for astronomy photos
- 👍 Allows specific parameter settings
- 👍 Great for low light environments
- 👍 Free long exposure photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version HEIF format
- 👎 Requires access to all photos
- 👎 Aspect ratio issues in free version
- 👎 Difficult to use slow shutter
- 👎 Cannot take selfies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save photos
- Aspect ratio not saving correctly in free version
- Slow shutter not working as expected
- App crashes
- Cannot access selfie camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on macro focus mode
- Option to switch to selfie camera
- Longer exposure times (e.g., 30 seconds)
- Support for ultra wide and telephoto cameras
- ND filter for daylight slow shutter speeds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focos free?

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

### Is Manual Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focos or Manual Camera?

Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Manual Camera averages 4.3 from 454 ratings.

### Do Focos or Manual Camera have ads?

Neither Focos nor Manual Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focos or Manual Camera?

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manual Camera every 4 weeks. Most recently, Focos was updated on October 27, 2026 and Manual Camera on October 23, 2026.

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