# Phocus Mobile vs X half

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against X half's 2.0. Phocus Mobile also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 13%) and ratings volume (522 vs 28). X half's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, 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.

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. 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 X half's.

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, X half monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocus Mobile | X half |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews)** | [2.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-half/id6743934694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 12.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 435 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577) | [FUJIFILM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/412362805) |

## 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


### X half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-half/id6743934694)

Enhance your digital camera experience by wirelessly transferring photos and videos to your smartphone or tablet. Develop images captured in FILM CAMERA MODE directly within the app. It also offers location data synchronization for your photos.

**Highlights:** Wireless image and video transfer, Develop FILM CAMERA MODE photos, View photos in Gallery and Album, Location information synchronization, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocus Mobile free?

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

### Is X half free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or X half?

Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while X half averages 2.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Phocus Mobile or X half have ads?

Neither Phocus Mobile nor X half shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or X half?

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and X half monthly. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and X half on October 9, 2026.

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