Comparison

Phocus for X1D/H System vs Profoto Control

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

Profoto Control

Control Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings with intuitive touch controls and ensure your gear is up-to-date with easy firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Smart remote control
  • View and control Profoto Bluetooth products
  • Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting
  • Easy firmware updates
  • Update Profoto Bluetooth products
Features
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The Profoto Control app has been created for the modern, connected photographers that want to get the most out of their creative workflow – whether using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. This is the Profoto experience at its best. Key features: SMART REMOTE CONTROL View and control all Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products from your smartphone screen. Touch, swipe and tweak until you get the light just right. EASY UPDATES The latest updates for Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products are now available at your fingertips. Update quickly from the app, so you are ready to shoot with the latest, improved firmware. Ultimately, this app lets you be as creative as you can be. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CAMERA APP? Looking for a way to create images with your smartphone and Profoto lights? Search App Store for “Profoto Camera” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team.

Screenshots

Phocus for X1D/H System2 screens
Profoto Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Profoto Control at 4.7 against Phocus for X1D/H System's 2.7. Profoto Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (896 vs 15). Phocus for X1D/H System's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Profoto Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profoto Control has 896 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Phocus for X1D/H System's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus for X1D/H System ships an update every 12 months, Profoto Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Phocus for X1D/H System versus Profoto Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocus for X1D/H SystemProfoto Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.7 (896 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews38.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15896 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasselbladProfoto

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%

Profoto Control

All ratings896 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

Phocus for X1D/H System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Profoto Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to register equipment in the app
  • App crashes on launch or when connecting to lights
  • Firmware update process is unreliable
  • Inconsistent exposure and zoom support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Profoto light models
  • Improve camera integration and functionality
  • Implement independent light group control
  • Provide localization in more languages

In-app purchases

None

Phocus for X1D/H System

No in-app purchases

None

Profoto Control

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 Profoto Control free?
Profoto Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phocus for X1D/H System or Profoto Control?
Profoto Control is rated higher. Phocus for X1D/H System averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Profoto Control averages 4.7 from 896 ratings.
Do Phocus for X1D/H System or Profoto Control have ads?
Neither Phocus for X1D/H System nor Profoto Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phocus for X1D/H System or Profoto Control?
Phocus for X1D/H System ships an update every 12 months, and Profoto Control every 2 months. Most recently, Phocus for X1D/H System was updated on October 12, 2026 and Profoto Control on October 13, 2026.

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