Comparison

Phocus Mobile vs Profoto Camera

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

Head to head
About

Phocus Mobile

Edit and manage high-resolution RAW images from Hasselblad cameras on your mobile device. Experience natural color reproduction and advanced noise reduction with HDR capabilities for stunning detail and light.

Highlights
  • HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export
  • Full quality RAW editing
  • Multi-format RAW/JPG/HEIF download
  • TIFF generation for lossless editing
  • Camera control of capture parameters
  • Download/delete images from camera
Features
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“Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction” is the first noise reduction model that can run locally on mobile, perfectly preserving Hasselblad's natural tones and image details, and noise reduction of 100 million pixel RAW images can be completed in about 15 seconds, further unlocking the potential of Hasselblad's images. When viewed on an HDR-capable iPhone or iPad, photos shot with the Hasselblad cameras truly come to life in Phocus Mobile — revealing the stunning light and shadow details and rich color gradations enabled by HNCS HDR. Expanding the possibilities of the Hasselblad workflow, Phocus Mobile takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Enabling the traveling or studio photographer to have a quicker, more seamless workflow. Phocus Mobile can render natural and true colors to the greatest extent, taking full advantage of the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS). The following functionality is supported: - Brand-new HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export experience - Full quality raw editing powered by HNCS engine - Support multi-format download (RAW/JPG/HEIF) - Supports generating TIFF for cross-platform quality lossless editing - Download or delete images from camera - Camera control of capture parameters - Supports generating full or medium size JPEG Compatible Camera Models [USB or Wi-Fi]: -X2D II 100C* -CFV 100C* -X2D 100C* -X1D II 50C -CFV II 50C *Only Chinese and English are supported within the app This app is only compatible with iOS and iPadOS. To use it on Mac devices, please download Phocus for Mac from the official Hasselblad website. For X1D/H system cameras, please download Phocus for X1D/H system from the App Store.

About

Profoto Camera

This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.

Highlights
  • Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls
  • Classic Mode for full manual control
  • Flash power and color temperature adjustment
  • Support for multiple Profoto flash units
  • Computational photography enhancements
Features
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We developed the Profoto Camera for ambitious image creators who want to create amazing images using iPhone and Profoto lights. Key features*: Profoto Camera has two different modes, each one optimised for different needs. That way it will work better for you in different situations. SMART MODE: INNOVATIVE EASE OF USE Helps you create professional images with two innovative controls, powered by computational photography: - Go between natural and dramatic flash effect with “Contrast” control. - Control the mood of your photos with “Warmth” control. CLASSIC MODE: UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY Profoto Camera app gives you also full manual control over all features, such as flash power, color temperature, and camera settings. It also supports using multiple flash units simultaneously. Ultimately, Profoto Camera lets you be as creative as you can be. The world of smartphone photography just got bigger. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CONTROL APP? Looking for remote control functionality when shooting with your traditional camera? Search App Store for “Profoto Control” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team. * Supported Profoto products: Profoto C1 Profoto C1 Plus Profoto A10 Profoto B10-series lights Profoto Pro-11

Screenshots

Phocus Mobile4 screens
Profoto Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against Profoto Camera's 3.2. Phocus Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (522 vs 36). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus Mobile has 522 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Phocus Mobile's written reviews are positive against 37% of Profoto Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, Profoto Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phocus Mobile versus Profoto Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus MobileProfoto Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (522 ratings) — better3.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better37.1% of reviews
Number of ratings522 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size435 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladProfoto

Customer experience

Phocus Mobile

All ratings522 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative37.2%

Profoto Camera

All ratings36 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral29.0%
Negative33.9%

Bugs and requests

Phocus Mobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes when opening high ISO files
  • Photos disappear after update or when selecting for processing
  • Export fails for multiple images, erasing original capture date/time
  • Images not available in library despite camera connection
  • App crashes on iPad Pro with M1/M2 chips
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  • USB-C connection not recognized after updates
  • Noise reduction adjustments not updating properly
  • Moire and pattern noise appearing on JPEG export
  • App fails to connect to X2D despite camera being recognized
  • Exposure simulation locked on regardless of camera settings
  • EV correction not working in all modes on X2D
  • Live view picture cropped on long sides of frame
  • Error when saving multiple photos to Photos app (PHPhotosErrorDomain error 3301)
  • App crashes when resizing window with Stage Manager on iPad
  • Wired connection not supported in recent versions
  • TIFF export producing 8-bit files instead of 16-bit
  • Drive mode settings overwritten when using remote shutter
  • App not recognizing HEIF format files from camera firmware 3.0

Requested features

25 requests
  • Import photos from external SSD or USB storage
  • Manual color control for watermarks
  • Support for multiple camera connections
  • Layer masking and adjustment layers
  • Delayed shutter release/self-timer functionality
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  • Erase/content removal tool
  • Dodge and burn tools
  • Export in HEIF/HEIC format
  • 16-bit TIFF export capability
  • Perspective/keystone correction
  • Batch import retry functionality
  • Custom watermark options with date/name
  • Geo-tagging support
  • Fine art frame auto-application
  • Live view support for X2D
  • Ability to import RAW files directly from app
  • Compressed DNG export option
  • Android version of the app
  • Black point adjustment
  • Portrait orientation support for live view
  • Ability to stop interval drive mode remotely
  • Precise value input for edits (not just sliders)
  • HEIF10 or TIFF16 export for better dynamic range
  • Files API integration between mobile and desktop
  • Exposure simulation toggle for flash photography

Profoto Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phocus Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Profoto Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phocus Mobile free?
Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Profoto Camera free?
Profoto Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or Profoto Camera?
Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Profoto Camera averages 3.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Phocus Mobile or Profoto Camera have ads?
Neither Phocus Mobile nor Profoto Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or Profoto Camera?
Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Profoto Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Profoto Camera on September 21, 2026.

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