Comparison

CamRanger 2 vs Focus Alpha

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CamRanger 2

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera tethering
  • Remote camera control
  • Live View
  • Quick image previews
  • Automatic focus stacking
  • Intervalometer
  • HDR/Advanced Bracketing
Features
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The CamRanger 2 provides reliable, professional level wireless camera tethering and control of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera with your iPad or iPhone. From simple, fast image previews to advanced controls, you will be amazed at what you can do with the CamRanger 2 and your camera. A separate CamRanger 2 device is required. The CamRanger 2 only works with supported cameras: https://camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/ - Quick Image Previews - Live View - View and set camera parameters (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance, Focus Mode, Capture Mode, etc.) - Touch focusing and focus adjustments - Remote capture - View full resolution images with meta data and histogram - Movie Recording - Automatic Focus Stacking - Intervalometer (Time-Lapse) - Bulb Mode - HDR/Advanced Bracketing - Send images to multiple devices - Save images to iOS Photo Library, upload to social media, backup to CamRanger 2 SD card See https://camranger.com for full details and supported cameras

About

Focus Alpha

This app revolutionizes photography by offering remote focus bracketing and timelapse sequences for Sony cameras. Achieve stunning depth of field and gain unmatched control over your focus bracketing process directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote focus bracketing
  • Timelapse sequences
  • Depth of field control
  • Customizable focus steps
  • Focus rewind and test modes
  • DoF calculator
  • Low power Bluetooth LE
Features
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Struggling with blurry macro or landscape photos? Revolutionize your photography with Focus Alpha. This innovative app offers remote focus bracketing and stunning timelapse sequences, unlocking the full potential of your Sony camera. Unleash the hidden potential of your Sony camera and achieve breathtaking depth of field in every shot. Unmatched Focus Control: • Remote Bracketing: Capture a series of images with precise focus shifts, all from your smartphone. • Depth of Field Magic: Achieve stunning depth of field in every frame of your timelapse, no matter the subject. • Highly Customizable: Fine-tune focus steps, number of images, and timelapse settings for ultimate creative freedom. Professional Features: • Focus Rewind, Pre-Bracketing, Focus Test Mode, Bulb Time, Clapper Board with Auto Review, DoF Calculator, Reverse Direction: Take full control over your focus bracketing process. • Low Power Consumption: Bluetooth LE ensures long battery life for extended shooting. • Flash Compatibility: Internal or external flash with adjustable delay for perfect lighting. Compatible Cameras: ILCE-6100 (A6100), ILCE-6400 (A6400), ILCE-6600 (A6600), ILCE-6700 (A6700), ILCE-7M3 (A7 III), ILCE-7M4 (A7 IV), ILCE-7RM4A (A7R IV), ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7CM2 (A7C II), ILCE-7CR (A7CR), ILCE-7RM3 (A7R III), ILCE-7RM4 (A7R IV), ILCE-7RM5 (A7R V), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III), ILCE-9 (A9), ILCE-9M2 (A9 II), ILCE-9M3 (A9 III), ILCE-1 (A1), ILCE-1M2 (A1 II), ZV-E10, ZV-E10M2 (ZV-E10 II), ZV-E1, DSX-RX0M2 (RX0 II), DSC-RX100M7 (RX100 VII), DSC-RX1RM3 (RX1R III), ZV-1, ZV-1F, ZV-1A, ZV-1M2 (ZV-1 II), ILX-LR1, ILME-FX30 (FX30), ILME-FX2 (FX2), ILME-FX3 (FX3), ILME-FX3A (FX3A) Download Focus Alpha today and elevate your photography with stunning depth of field in every shot! This app is not endorsed by Sony. SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Captured images can be merged with any stacking software.

Screenshots

CamRanger 24 screens
Focus Alpha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Focus Alpha's 3.0. CamRanger 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (346 vs 2). Focus Alpha's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Focus Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CamRanger 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamRanger 2 has 346 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of CamRanger 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Alpha's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamRanger 2 ships an update monthly, Focus Alpha every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamRanger 2 versus Focus Alpha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRanger 2Focus Alpha
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (346 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamRangerLEONARDO TAZZINI

Customer experience

CamRanger 2

All ratings344 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral25.0%
Negative20.8%

Focus Alpha

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

CamRanger 2

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • CamRanger2 causing Canon R5C to crash in video mode
  • Software would not let me download images to my camera
  • Doesn’t pair with Fuji XT4
  • Connection is lost at random times
  • Error - Unable to connect to CamRanger
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  • Not working for Fuji
  • No full screen function
  • App incompatible with iPadOS 13.1
  • Not yet compatible with iPad Os
  • Cannot get Dropbox to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to build macros
  • Fix the toggle button for connection mode
  • Full screen function for Sony A7RIII
  • Fix Dropbox connection

Focus Alpha

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Alpha

One-time3
  • Focus Alpha Pro Upgrade$9.99
  • Focus Alpha Standard$19.99
  • Focus Alpha Pro$29.99

Questions

Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Alpha free?
Focus Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamRanger 2 or Focus Alpha?
CamRanger 2 is rated higher. CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Focus Alpha averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CamRanger 2 or Focus Alpha have ads?
Neither CamRanger 2 nor Focus Alpha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamRanger 2 or Focus Alpha?
CamRanger 2 ships an update monthly, and Focus Alpha every 3 weeks. Most recently, CamRanger 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Focus Alpha on October 24, 2026.

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