Comparison

Focus Puller vs Crop

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

Head to head
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.

About

Crop

Features
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Transform any photo into perfect Instagram content with Crop - the smartest way to crop and frame your images for social media. PERFECT INSTAGRAM CROPS Auto-crop photos to Instagram's exact dimensions (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9) Smart scaling preserves your image's most important content No more awkward cropping or lost details BEAUTIFUL BORDERS & FRAMING Add elegant borders in thin, medium, or large sizes Smart color matching extracts dominant colors from your image Cycle through 4 different color algorithms for perfect color selection Premium outline options (thin, medium, thick) for enhanced framing ART BORDER MODE Special bottom-weighted border for artistic compositions Perfect for portraits and vertical content Professional gallery-style presentation LIGHTNING FAST One-tap cropping and processing Instant preview of your final result Retain settings for your next image SEAMLESS SHARING Direct export to Instagram Stories and Posts Save to Photos with one tap Smart guidance for posting your perfectly cropped images FREEMIUM MODEL Square (1:1) photos are completely FREE Premium formats unlock with one simple purchase No subscriptions, no recurring fees Remove Crop logo for premium users PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Support for all Instagram aspect ratios High-quality image processing iOS 26 optimized with latest features Intuitive, one-screen interface 35mm film strip for quick photo selection Refresh button for latest photos Perfect for: Instagram influencers and content creators Social media managers Photography enthusiasts Anyone who wants professional-looking Instagram posts Download Crop today and never struggle with awkward photo cropping again. Your Instagram feed will thank you!

Screenshots

Focus Puller4 screens
Crop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Puller at 18.6 against Crop's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Crop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focus Puller ships an update every 2 months, Crop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Puller versus Crop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus PullerCrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert MeakinANDREW PAUL BECKETT

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Focus Puller

One-time1
  • Unlock Camera Recording$12.99
1 purchases

Crop

One-time1
  • Remove Watermark$1.99

Questions

Is Focus Puller free?
Focus Puller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crop free?
Crop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Puller or Crop have ads?
Neither Focus Puller nor Crop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focus Puller or Crop?
Focus Puller ships an update every 2 months, and Crop every 4 months. Most recently, Focus Puller was updated on July 17, 2026 and Crop on September 26, 2026.

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