# Focus Puller vs Filmic Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Puller at 2.9 against Filmic Legacy's 1.4. Focus Puller also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%). Filmic Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (475 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Puller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Filmic Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Focus Puller holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Legacy has 475 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Focus Puller's written reviews are positive against 12% of Filmic Legacy's.

Focus Puller ships an update every 2 months, Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Puller | Filmic Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-puller/id1551408699/reviews)** | [1.4 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Meakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033849880) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Puller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-puller/id1551408699)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Camera Recording | $12.99 | one-time |


### Filmic Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015)

This app offers advanced manual controls for video recording, enabling filmmakers to achieve professional cinematic quality. It provides features like LOG gamma curves for enhanced post-production flexibility and real-time cinematic looks. Designed for experienced users, it allows for precise control over focus, exposure, and zoom.

**Highlights:** Dual arc slider controls for manual focus and exposure, Live analytics suite (Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking), Dolby Vision HDR support, ProRes support, Realtime film looks, Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration, Clean HDMI Out

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Glad to still have the original
- 📝 Prompt and professional support
- 👍 Classic V6 version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked out of paid features
- 🤯 Bait and switch tactics
- 🤬 Greedy and underhanded move
- 📤 Lost access to purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Legacy version won't launch
- Can't export videos in legacy
- Settings/presets not transferring

**Requested features**

- Refund for paid version
- Maintain legacy version with updates
- Offer one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Puller free?

Focus Puller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Filmic Legacy free?

Filmic Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Puller or Filmic Legacy?

Focus Puller is rated higher. Focus Puller averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Filmic Legacy averages 1.4 from 475 ratings.

### Do Focus Puller or Filmic Legacy have ads?

Neither Focus Puller nor Filmic Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Puller or Filmic Legacy?

Focus Puller ships an update every 2 months, and Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Focus Puller was updated on July 17, 2026 and Filmic Legacy on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*