# Phocus Mobile vs Elinchrom

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phocus Mobile at 522 against Elinchrom's 2. Phocus Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Elinchrom's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 16.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Phocus Mobile against 4.5 for Elinchrom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus Mobile has 522 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, Elinchrom every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus Mobile | Elinchrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elinchrom/id1522019394/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 435 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **11.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577) | [ELINCHROM SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/420885635) |

## What reviewers say

### Phocus Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blazing fast WiFi connectivity and file transfer speeds
- 🎨 Superior color rendering and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS)
- 📱 Excellent remote camera control and tethered shooting capabilities
- 🖼️ Clean, intuitive user interface design
- ⚡ Quick connection to camera and effortless browsing of large files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iPad
- 🔌 USB-C connectivity issues with newer iPad models
- 📦 Limited storage options for large RAW files on mobile devices
- 🔗 Unreliable WiFi connection stability
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance across updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Elinchrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elinchrom/id1522019394)

Control Elinchrom lighting units remotely from your iPhone. Manage individual or multiple lights, save custom setups, and monitor unit status. Requires the Elinchrom Bridge module for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Control up to 20 lighting units, Individual or simultaneous control, Save and reload custom setups, User-friendly unit naming, Signal strength indication, Firmware update notifications

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus Mobile free?

Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elinchrom free?

Elinchrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or Elinchrom?

Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Elinchrom averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Phocus Mobile or Elinchrom have ads?

Neither Phocus Mobile nor Elinchrom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or Elinchrom?

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elinchrom every 3 months. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and Elinchrom on October 3, 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.*