Comparison

Phocus Mobile vs 2 Retro Prints

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

2 Retro Prints

Features
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2 Retro Prints transforms your photos into beautiful double-frame layouts — optimized for 4×6 inch photo printing. Create perfectly balanced dual-photo designs inspired by classic instant-film aesthetics. The app ensures accurate spacing and proportions so your prints look clean, centered, and ready for real-world keepsakes. 2 Retro Prints makes your photos print-ready for standard 4×6 photo paper with minimal effort. Turn everyday memories into retro-style prints that feel timeless, fun, and collectible.

Screenshots

Phocus Mobile4 screens
2 Retro Prints1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phocus Mobile at every 2 weeks against 2 Retro Prints's every 2 months. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, 2 Retro Prints every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phocus Mobile versus 2 Retro Prints: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus Mobile2 Retro Prints
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (522 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings522 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size435 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladChuyu Tong

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

2 Retro Prints

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phocus Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

2 Retro Prints

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phocus Mobile free?
Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2 Retro Prints free?
2 Retro Prints is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phocus Mobile or 2 Retro Prints have ads?
Neither Phocus Mobile nor 2 Retro Prints shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or 2 Retro Prints?
Phocus Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2 Retro Prints every 2 months. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and 2 Retro Prints on October 4, 2026.

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