# FoCal Mobile vs Filmic Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: FoCal Mobile at 3.8 against Filmic Legacy's 1.4. Filmic Legacy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (479 vs 17). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FoCal Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Filmic Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

FoCal Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Legacy has 479 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of FoCal Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of Filmic Legacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FoCal Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FoCal Mobile | Filmic Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-mobile/id1644899552/reviews)** | [1.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **479** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reikan Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644899554) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## What reviewers say

### FoCal Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-mobile/id1644899552)

This app helps photographers calibrate and analyze their DSLR camera's autofocus system for sharper images. It offers automatic testing and tuning, with advanced features available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Automatic DSLR autofocus analysis, Camera and lens calibration, Test setup verification, One-tap autofocus testing, Comparison database, Historical data review, Camera time synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FoCal Mobile Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 FoCal Mobile free?

FoCal Mobile 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, FoCal Mobile or Filmic Legacy?

FoCal Mobile is rated higher. FoCal Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Filmic Legacy averages 1.4 from 479 ratings.

### Do FoCal Mobile or Filmic Legacy have ads?

Neither FoCal Mobile nor Filmic Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FoCal Mobile or Filmic Legacy?

FoCal Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, FoCal Mobile was updated on October 25, 2026 and Filmic Legacy on October 27, 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.*