Comparison

PFY vs Focus Puller

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

Head to head
About

PFY

Features
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PFY is a software bundle application for the EagleEye Transmitter to transfer HDMI Video signals form camera to your mobile devices like smartphone or tablet. The Video Signal will be transmitted via a 5GHz Network to the mobile device in real time. The latency is very low but can vary depending on the hardware of the mobile devices and operating system. The software has multible features which makes your video production more comfortable. The PFY EagleEye Wifi HDMI Transmitter is designed to utilize your smartphone and tablet as a portable wireless monitor for your camera. Connect to 4 devices simultaneously. Control also your PFY Matrix RGB light. You have all features packed in the App to have full control of your MATRIX Light. The clear structure of the GUI enables you a fast modification which will be transmitted to the MATRIX Light in real-time. Change HSI, CCT or any RGB level and safe it as your own setup. Group Lights and control them in a group or separately. Everything is possible with just a few finger tips.

About

Focus Puller

This app provides two focus control solutions for Blackmagic cameras with Bluetooth connectivity. It offers manual focus control with extended focus throw and haptic feedback, as well as LiDAR-based focus control for compatible iOS devices. Both methods allow for remote operation separate from the camera operator.

Highlights
  • Manual focus control with extended throw
  • Optional haptic feedback for focus points
  • LiDAR focus control for compatible devices
  • Remote operation from camera operator
  • Focus markers for precision
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Control focus on your Blackmagic camera over Bluetooth using LiDAR (for auto-focus) or use a manual control. All of the features can be tested for free for an unlimited time. LiDAR FOCUS CONTROL LiDAR Focus Control is available for iOS devices that have a LiDAR scanner. Simply tap a subject on the iPhone screen, or draw a box around something, and the app will follow it and keep it in focus. REMOTE CONTROL Control LiDAR subject tracking using a second device such as an iPad and see a live video stream and the iOS focus device. Tap to track. MANUAL MODE  Manual Mode will work with any iOS device and solves a common problem when using stills lenses to shoot moving pictures: a limited focus throw. Using this app, the focus throw can be extended, allowing precise control to match that of a lens designed for a movie camera. Markers and optional haptic feedback allow the focus puller to feel when the focus reaches a set point without having to look at the image, making the experience closer to a traditional focus puller. Both of these solutions mean the focus puller can stand and operate separate to the camera operator.

Screenshots

PFY4 screens
Focus Puller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PFY at none against Focus Puller's 1. PFY also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Focus Puller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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. Focus Puller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PFY ships an update every 6 months, Focus Puller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PFY versus Focus Puller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPFYFocus Puller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilotfly GmbHRobert Meakin

In-app purchases

None

PFY

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Puller

One-time1
  • Unlock Camera Recording$12.99

Questions

Is PFY free?
PFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Puller free?
Focus Puller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PFY or Focus Puller have ads?
Neither PFY nor Focus Puller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PFY or Focus Puller?
PFY ships an update every 6 months, and Focus Puller every 2 months. Most recently, PFY was updated on September 26, 2026 and Focus Puller on October 3, 2026.

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