# Phocus Mobile vs GR WORLD

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against GR WORLD's 2.2. Phocus Mobile also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus Mobile has 522 ratings behind it against 60, 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 11% of GR WORLD's.

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, GR WORLD every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus Mobile | GR WORLD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews)** | [2.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 435 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577) | [RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/715478020) |

## 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


### GR WORLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gr-world/id6743932022)

This app enables remote camera control and image import from compatible GR series cameras to your smartphone. Organize photos into albums, display them as a widget, and even send location data to your camera for geotagging.

**Highlights:** Import images to smartphone, Organize photos into albums, Display images as a home screen widget, Remote shutter release, Set self-timer, Send location information to camera

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable connection
- 👍 Modern user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Invasive privacy policy
- 🔒 Requires full access to camera roll
- 🐛 Sudden white screen issue
- 🐛 Unable to connect to camera

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disrupts camera connection
- Edited photos not shown as recent

**Requested features**

- Live view for remote shooting
- Background photo sync
- Ability to upload presets from app to camera


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus Mobile free?

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

### Is GR WORLD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or GR WORLD?

Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while GR WORLD averages 2.2 from 60 ratings.

### Do Phocus Mobile or GR WORLD have ads?

Neither Phocus Mobile nor GR WORLD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or GR WORLD?

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and GR WORLD every 2 months. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and GR WORLD on September 23, 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.*