# Phocus Mobile vs NX MobileAir

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against NX MobileAir's 2.5. Phocus Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (46% vs 13%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NX MobileAir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Phocus Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus Mobile has 522 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Phocus Mobile's written reviews are positive against 13% of NX MobileAir's.

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, NX MobileAir every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus Mobile | NX MobileAir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews)** | [2.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 12.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 435 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577) | [Nikon Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293370) |

## 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


### NX MobileAir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097)

Streamline your photography workflow with this app. Transfer images from your camera to your smartphone quickly via cable or wirelessly, eliminating the need for a computer. Upload directly to an FTP server and automate post-shooting tasks.

**Highlights:** High-speed camera to smartphone transfer, Wireless and cabled connection options, Direct FTP server uploads, Automated post-shooting workflow, View, select, and edit photos, IPTC data management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Plan | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus Mobile free?

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

### Is NX MobileAir free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or NX MobileAir?

Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while NX MobileAir averages 2.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do Phocus Mobile or NX MobileAir have ads?

Neither Phocus Mobile nor NX MobileAir shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or NX MobileAir?

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and NX MobileAir every 3 months. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on October 19, 2026 and NX MobileAir on October 21, 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.*