Comparison

Phocus for X1D/H System vs Pluto Trigger

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

Head to head
About

Phocus for X1D/H System

Remotely control your Hasselblad camera and browse captured images. Adjust camera settings, trigger capture, and zoom into photos for detailed review. Metadata is also accessible.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Image browsing and rating
  • Adjust camera parameters
  • Live view
  • Zoom into images
  • View image metadata
Features
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Phocus for X1D/H System enables you to remote control a Hasselblad camera and perform basic browsing and rating of images. It connects to a host that can either be the Phocus by Hasselblad software running on Mac or Windows or alternatively directly to one of our WiFi equipped H5D, H6D and X1D cameras. Do note that for connecting directly to X1D II, CFV II cameras and later you will need Phocus Mobile instead. Camera control includes setting parameters like aperture, shutter, exposure mode etc. It's possible to trigger auto focus, mirror up/down and of course image capture. All this is done via a control panel that neatly simulates the actual UI on the camera itself. Camera live view is also available. When browsing images you can zoom all the way into 100% and handle the star rating. Basic image metadata is available. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Requires iOS 13.0 or later.

About

Pluto Trigger

This app controls a Bluetooth hardware device for advanced camera triggering. It offers numerous modes for high-speed photography, timelapse, and smart triggers like sound, light, and motion.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control via Bluetooth
  • High-speed sound, light, and laser triggers
  • Smart triggers: motion, smile, vibration
  • Timelapse and HDR photography
  • Video recording without time limits
  • Photography calculation tools (DOF, ND filter)
Features
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Pluto Trigger(Bluetooth hardware device, purchase separately) is a high-speed and smart camera trigger. It is controlled by smartphone app over Bluetooth, and features remote shooting, timelapse, HDR, video recording, lightning photography, sound/light/laser high-speed trigger, infrared camera trap, smile/motion/vibration smart trigger, droplet collision photography and more, totally 24 modes. It has IR remote control capability, which let it support a lot more cameras (not just DSLRs). It is also a selfie remote for your iPhone camera(Pluto Camera App). The app also has the capability of calculating the DOF, ND filter shutter speed, 500 Rule and Sunrise/Sunset Time. Compatible Devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3 or later, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5 or later. Features: Intervalometer - Shutter Release: Single, Focus, Hold, Lock, Bulb, Burst, Timer - Timelapse: Start-Delay, Presets, Bulb-Ramping, End Notification - HDR: up to 19 HDR images - Star-trail: multiple long exposure images - Video: recording video without 30 minutes limit - Timer: Take photos/video during certain period each day, infrastructure construction, plants Pluto Sensors - Laser: Delay of only tens of microseconds, Shutter/Flash method - Sound: 1ms fast response, Explosions, Popping balloons, Shutter/Flash method - Light: High/Low trigger - Lightning: Detect lightning strikes, Adjustable sensitivity - PIR: Wildlife, passerby, wave hand to shoot - Droplet: Water drop collision(External Valve Kit required) - Aux: DIY sensors, e.g. Ultrasound sensor - Fusion: Sensor combination Smart Sensors - Sound Trigger: High-speed, Pre-focus - Vibrate or Shake - Motion Detection: Zoom, Front/back Camera, Sensitivity - Distance: GPS trigger - Voice Command: Say “Pluto” - Smile Detection: Selfie Tools - Depth of Field Calculator: DOF, Hyper Focal Distance - Neutral Density Filter Calculator: Exposure time with ND Filter - Solar Calculator: Sunrise and Sunset, Civil Twilight, Count down - Star-scape Rule: Rule 500 for trail-free star sky photos If you have any question, refer to the User Manual and FAQ in app’s settings Menu. If you want to buy a Pluto Trigger or need more information, visit: plutotrigger.com

Screenshots

Phocus for X1D/H System2 screens
Pluto Trigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pluto Trigger at every 5 months against Phocus for X1D/H System's every 12 months. Pluto Trigger also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pluto Trigger holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus for X1D/H System ships an update every 12 months, Pluto Trigger every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phocus for X1D/H System versus Pluto Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus for X1D/H SystemPluto Trigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)2.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladBaicheng Innovations

Customer experience

Phocus for X1D/H System

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral13.8%
Negative53.4%

Pluto Trigger

All ratings23 ratings
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Phocus for X1D/H System

No in-app purchases

None

Pluto Trigger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phocus for X1D/H System free?
Phocus for X1D/H System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pluto Trigger free?
Pluto Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phocus for X1D/H System or Pluto Trigger?
Pluto Trigger is rated higher. Phocus for X1D/H System averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Pluto Trigger averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Phocus for X1D/H System or Pluto Trigger have ads?
Neither Phocus for X1D/H System nor Pluto Trigger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phocus for X1D/H System or Pluto Trigger?
Phocus for X1D/H System ships an update every 12 months, and Pluto Trigger every 5 months. Most recently, Phocus for X1D/H System was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pluto Trigger on September 27, 2026.

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