# Focos vs xZoom Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xZoom Cam at 77% against Focos's 51%. Focos's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 543) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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 xZoom Cam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 543, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Focos's written reviews are positive against 77% of xZoom Cam'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, xZoom Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focos | xZoom Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focos/id1274938524/reviews)** | [4.4 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xzoom-cam-pro-camera/id1643676119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 543 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 332 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Slava Plisko](https://appshunter.io/developer/972879777) |

## 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


### xZoom Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xzoom-cam-pro-camera/id1643676119)

Enhance your mobile photography and videography with extended digital zoom capabilities. Capture distant subjects with clarity and control advanced camera settings for professional-quality results. Offers a range of formats and stabilization for stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** Extended digital zoom for photos and videos, Support for RAW and ProRAW formats, Advanced video stabilization, Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, Dolby Vision support, ProRes and HEVC codec support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (Family) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan + Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Family) | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual (Family) | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (Family) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent zoom capabilities
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 🤩 Impressive zoom range
- 💫 Vibrant photos
- 🌟 Amazing for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Blurry images at high zoom levels
- 💰 Subscription model
- 📵 Permissions issues after updates
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save recorded videos
- Permissions not working after updates
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Incorrect aspect ratio when zooming

**Requested features**

- Add AI-powered image enhancement
- Improve video recording quality and features
- Expand free features instead of paywall
- Provide more guidance and tutorials
- Add support for RAW image capture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focos free?

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

### Is xZoom Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focos or xZoom Cam?

Focos is rated higher. Focos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while xZoom Cam averages 4.4 from 543 ratings.

### Do Focos or xZoom Cam have ads?

Neither Focos nor xZoom Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focos or xZoom Cam?

Focos ships an update every 2 weeks, and xZoom Cam fortnightly. Most recently, Focos was updated on September 24, 2026 and xZoom Cam 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.*