Phocus for X1D/H System vs Profoto Camera
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 Camera
This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.
- Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls
- Classic Mode for full manual control
- Flash power and color temperature adjustment
- Support for multiple Profoto flash units
- Computational photography enhancements
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We developed the Profoto Camera for ambitious image creators who want to create amazing images using iPhone and Profoto lights. Key features*: Profoto Camera has two different modes, each one optimised for different needs. That way it will work better for you in different situations. SMART MODE: INNOVATIVE EASE OF USE Helps you create professional images with two innovative controls, powered by computational photography: - Go between natural and dramatic flash effect with “Contrast” control. - Control the mood of your photos with “Warmth” control. CLASSIC MODE: UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY Profoto Camera app gives you also full manual control over all features, such as flash power, color temperature, and camera settings. It also supports using multiple flash units simultaneously. Ultimately, Profoto Camera lets you be as creative as you can be. The world of smartphone photography just got bigger. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CONTROL APP? Looking for remote control functionality when shooting with your traditional camera? Search App Store for “Profoto Control” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team. * Supported Profoto products: Profoto C1 Profoto C1 Plus Profoto A10 Profoto B10-series lights Profoto Pro-11
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Profoto Camera at 3.2 against Phocus for X1D/H System's 2.7. Profoto Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 29%). Phocus for X1D/H System's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Phocus for X1D/H System's written reviews are positive against 37% of Profoto Camera's.
Phocus for X1D/H System ships an update every 12 months, Profoto Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phocus for X1D/H System | Profoto Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (15 ratings) | 3.2 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | 37.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasselblad | Profoto |
Customer experience
Phocus for X1D/H System
Profoto Camera
In-app purchases
Phocus for X1D/H System
No in-app purchases
Profoto Camera
No in-app purchases
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