# Panomatic vs iFocus Stacking

The clearest difference is price: Panomatic at $2.99 against iFocus Stacking's $39.99. Panomatic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). iFocus Stacking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Panomatic costs $2.99 and iFocus Stacking $39.99 up front. Panomatic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iFocus Stacking asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Panomatic against 1.0 for iFocus Stacking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Panomatic's written reviews are positive against 56% of iFocus Stacking's.

Panomatic ships an update every 5 months, iFocus Stacking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panomatic | iFocus Stacking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panomatic/id439533404/reviews) | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifocus-stacking/id6752693470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Linosec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771206390) |

## What reviewers say

### Panomatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panomatic/id439533404)

Create high-resolution panoramic photos with your iPhone or iPad. This app allows for vertical, square, or custom-shaped panoramas using photos from your library or captured directly. It offers multiple algorithms and blend modes for perfect results.

**Highlights:** Capture vertical, horizontal, or custom panoramas, Use photos from library or device camera, Create spherical or cylindrical panoramas, High resolution up to 50M pixels, View panoramas in 3D and on a globe, Save, share, and export panoramas

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40M pixels resolution | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50M Pixels Resolution | $1.99 | one-time |


### iFocus Stacking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifocus-stacking/id6752693470)

This app creates perfectly sharp photographs by combining multiple images shot at different focus distances. Achieve unprecedented depth of field for intricate macro details, landscapes, or product shots. It offers professional-grade tools for image alignment and processing.

**Highlights:** Advanced focus stacking algorithm, Professional image alignment, Flexible input options, Batch processing, Customizable post-processing, Real-time progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panomatic free?

Panomatic costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iFocus Stacking free?

iFocus Stacking costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Panomatic or iFocus Stacking?

Panomatic and iFocus Stacking are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Panomatic or iFocus Stacking have ads?

Neither Panomatic nor iFocus Stacking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panomatic or iFocus Stacking?

Panomatic ships an update every 5 months, and iFocus Stacking fortnightly. Most recently, Panomatic was updated on September 1, 2026 and iFocus Stacking on September 19, 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.*