Comparison

Phocus Mobile vs Vuer

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

Vuer

Features
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BUILT FOR EASE-OF-USE Import the videos you own from Photos or Files, and Vuer handles the rest. Unique video controls keep family members safe, and give you peace of mind. BUILT FOR SAFETY Safety features are too important to charge for. Unique parental controls in Vuer are built right in: Playback, Airplay & Volume Locks — prevents accidental touches, scrubs, airplay, and volume adjustments during viewing. Child Lock — a simple 4-digit PIN to keep little hands in the app. Guided Access setup walkthrough — step-by-step instructions to lock your child into Vuer. Face ID & Passcode protection for Settings - Prevent unauthorized changes to the settings you set. Prevent Deletion — stop videos from being accidentally removed. BUILT FOR REPLAYS Some moments deserve to be watched again and again. Mark a start and end point on any video to create a Replay — a looping clip of your child's favorite scene. No editing, no exporting, no extra files. Just tap, mark, and replay. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Vuer is designed from the ground up for individuals and families navigating developmental differences — autism, sensory processing challenges, motor difficulties, and more. Large, high-contrast touch targets throughout Full VoiceOver support with dynamic announcements Reduce Motion support for every animation High Contrast mode with enhanced color variants No ads. No algorithms. No surprises. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your videos stay on your device. Vuer has no accounts, no tracking, no analytics, and no network access beyond optional metadata lookups. Your family's content is yours alone. VUER PRO Unlock the full experience: Unlimited video uploads Unlimited Replays Automatic format conversion — MKV, AVI, WebM, WMV, FLV, and more HDR and Dolby Vision preservation Subtitle extraction and overlay Picture-in-Picture Playlists Sleep Timer with gentle audio fade-out Multiple audio track switching Automatic cover art, cast information and more for movies and TV shows with the TVDB integration. Terms of Use: https://vuerapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://vuerapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Phocus Mobile4 screens
Vuer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phocus Mobile at none against Vuer's 3. Phocus Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). Vuer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Vuer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Phocus Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Vuer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phocus Mobile versus Vuer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus MobileVuer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (522 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings522 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size470 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladKevin Harris

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

Vuer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phocus Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vuer

Subscriptions2
  • Vuer Pro (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Vuer Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Vuer Pro (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is Phocus Mobile free?
Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vuer free?
Vuer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phocus Mobile or Vuer have ads?
Neither Phocus Mobile nor Vuer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phocus Mobile or Vuer?
Phocus Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vuer every 2 days. Most recently, Phocus Mobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vuer on October 25, 2026.

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