# Phocal. vs HelixRentals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HelixRentals at 26 against Phocal.'s 3. HelixRentals also leads on device support. Phocal.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phocal. against 4.9 for HelixRentals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HelixRentals has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phocal. | HelixRentals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocal/id6470414049/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helixrentals/id6624301737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phocal. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713639672) | [HelixRentals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652135619) |

## What reviewers say

### Phocal.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocal/id6470414049)

A dedicated marketplace for camera enthusiasts to buy and sell photography equipment. It offers low fees and a purchase guarantee for a secure transaction experience.

**Highlights:** Camera gear marketplace, Buy and sell equipment, Lowest fees, Purchase guarantee, Mobile convenience

**In-app purchases:** none


### HelixRentals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helixrentals/id6624301737)

Discover and rent photography equipment like cameras and lenses from local shops. Reserve items in just a few taps, from browsing to payment. Shop owners can also list their gear to reach nearby users.

**Highlights:** Discover local photography gear rentals, Reserve items in a few taps, Seamless browsing to payment, Create a shop to list rental items, Connect with nearby users

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phocal. free?

Phocal. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HelixRentals free?

HelixRentals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phocal. or HelixRentals?

Phocal. is rated higher. Phocal. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HelixRentals averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

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