Comparison

Phocus Mobile vs WatchShutter Pro

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

WatchShutter Pro

Control your Sony camera remotely and create stunning timelapses directly from your Apple Watch. Offers flexible interval shooting, self-timer modes, and dual shutter options for professional photography.

Highlights
  • Interval shooting and timelapse
  • Professional self-timer
  • Dual shutter modes
  • Smart Sony camera connection
  • Full camera control (shutter, video, zoom)
  • Intuitive interface with haptic feedback
Features
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WatchShutter Pro - Professional Camera Remote & Timelapse Tool Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful photography tool! WatchShutter not only remotely controls your Sony camera but also offers professional interval shooting and timelapse features for unlimited creative possibilities. CORE FEATURES Interval Shooting / Timelapse (Unique Feature) - Flexible intervals: 1s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s - Customizable shot count: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, or unlimited - Real-time countdown with 0.1s precision - Pause and resume anytime - 36 shooting combinations for every creative need Self-Timer Mode - Professional self-timer (1-shot mode) - Ample time to prepare and pose - Perfect for selfies and group photos Dual Shutter Modes - Focus+Release mode - preferred by pros - Press-to-Shoot mode - quick capture - Easy switching via Digital Crown Smart Connection - Auto-detects Sony cameras (Alpha, ZV, Cyber-shot series) - Quick pairing, stable connection - Intelligent filtering to avoid other devices Complete Camera Control - Shutter control (half-press focus + full-press shoot) - Video recording (one-tap start/stop) - Zoom control (in/out) - AF-ON continuous focus - C1 custom button Excellent User Experience - Compact and intuitive interface - All features on one screen, no scrolling needed - Haptic feedback for better operation - Full English, Chinese, Japanese localization - Optimized for all Apple Watch sizes (38mm - 49mm) USE CASES Timelapse Photography: Capture cloud movements, sunsets, star trails, traffic light trails, flower blooming, and cityscape changes. Self Portraits: Perfect for solo travel selfies, group photos, and shake-free landscape shots. Professional Work: Ideal for timed multi-angle shooting, product photography, and architecture photography. HOW TO USE 1. Enable Bluetooth remote control on your camera 2. Open WatchShutter - it will auto-search for nearby cameras 3. Select your camera from the list 4. Confirm pairing on your camera 5. Start shooting! COMPATIBLE DEVICES Cameras: Works with all Sony cameras supporting Bluetooth remote control, including Alpha series (A7, A7R, A7S, A7C, A6000, A6400, A6600, etc.), ZV series (ZV-E10, ZV-E1, ZV-1), and Cyber-shot series (RX100, RX10, etc.). Watch: Requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 10.0 or higher. TIPS - Ensure your camera battery is sufficient and Bluetooth is enabled - First-time use requires pairing confirmation on camera - Use a tripod for interval shooting - Disable auto power-off on camera for long timelapse sessions Note: Your camera must support Bluetooth remote control. Please check your camera manual for instructions on enabling this feature. Designed for photography enthusiasts and professional photographers who want powerful remote control from their Apple Watch.

Screenshots

Phocus Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WatchShutter Pro at 100% against Phocus Mobile's 46%. WatchShutter Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). Phocus Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (522 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Phocus Mobile is free to download; WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WatchShutter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Phocus Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of WatchShutter Pro's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phocus Mobile versus WatchShutter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus MobileWatchShutter Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (522 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings522 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size435 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladZhendong Yin

Customer experience

Phocus Mobile

All ratings522 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative37.5%

WatchShutter Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WatchShutter Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phocus Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

WatchShutter Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phocus Mobile free?
Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchShutter Pro free?
WatchShutter Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phocus Mobile or WatchShutter Pro?
WatchShutter Pro is rated higher. Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while WatchShutter Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Phocus Mobile or WatchShutter Pro have ads?
Neither Phocus Mobile nor WatchShutter Pro shows ads.

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