# Focos vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is price: Focos at Free against Macro Mode's $2.99. Focos also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (51K vs 95). Macro Mode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Focos holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focos has 51K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Focos's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode'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, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focos | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 332 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## 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


### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.

**Highlights:** Macro photography and videography, Focus peaking and manual controls, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Automatic optimal lens selection, 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video, HDR Dolby Vision support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focos free?

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

### Is Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focos or Macro Mode?

Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.

### Do Focos or Macro Mode have ads?

Neither Focos nor Macro Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focos or Macro Mode?

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Focos was updated on September 24, 2026 and Macro Mode on September 22, 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.*