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.
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.
- Remote camera control
- Image browsing and rating
- Adjust camera parameters
- Live view
- Zoom into images
- View image metadata
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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.
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.
- Smart remote control
- View and control Profoto Bluetooth products
- Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting
- Easy firmware updates
- Update Profoto Bluetooth products
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Phocus for X1D/H System | Profoto Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (896 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | 38.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 896 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasselblad | Profoto |
Customer experience
Phocus for X1D/H System
Profoto Control
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
Phocus for X1D/H System
No in-app purchases
Profoto Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Phocus for X1D/H System free?
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