Comparison

Focus Alpha vs FocusStepper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Focus Alpha

This app revolutionizes photography by offering remote focus bracketing and timelapse sequences for Sony cameras. Achieve stunning depth of field and gain unmatched control over your focus bracketing process directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Remote focus bracketing
  • Timelapse sequences
  • Depth of field control
  • Customizable focus steps
  • Focus rewind and test modes
  • DoF calculator
  • Low power Bluetooth LE
Features
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Struggling with blurry macro or landscape photos? Revolutionize your photography with Focus Alpha. This innovative app offers remote focus bracketing and stunning timelapse sequences, unlocking the full potential of your Sony camera. Unleash the hidden potential of your Sony camera and achieve breathtaking depth of field in every shot. Unmatched Focus Control: • Remote Bracketing: Capture a series of images with precise focus shifts, all from your smartphone. • Depth of Field Magic: Achieve stunning depth of field in every frame of your timelapse, no matter the subject. • Highly Customizable: Fine-tune focus steps, number of images, and timelapse settings for ultimate creative freedom. Professional Features: • Focus Rewind, Pre-Bracketing, Focus Test Mode, Bulb Time, Clapper Board with Auto Review, DoF Calculator, Reverse Direction: Take full control over your focus bracketing process. • Low Power Consumption: Bluetooth LE ensures long battery life for extended shooting. • Flash Compatibility: Internal or external flash with adjustable delay for perfect lighting. Compatible Cameras: ILCE-6100 (A6100), ILCE-6400 (A6400), ILCE-6600 (A6600), ILCE-6700 (A6700), ILCE-7M3 (A7 III), ILCE-7M4 (A7 IV), ILCE-7RM4A (A7R IV), ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7CM2 (A7C II), ILCE-7CR (A7CR), ILCE-7RM3 (A7R III), ILCE-7RM4 (A7R IV), ILCE-7RM5 (A7R V), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III), ILCE-9 (A9), ILCE-9M2 (A9 II), ILCE-9M3 (A9 III), ILCE-1 (A1), ILCE-1M2 (A1 II), ZV-E10, ZV-E10M2 (ZV-E10 II), ZV-E1, DSX-RX0M2 (RX0 II), DSC-RX100M7 (RX100 VII), DSC-RX1RM3 (RX1R III), ZV-1, ZV-1F, ZV-1A, ZV-1M2 (ZV-1 II), ILX-LR1, ILME-FX30 (FX30), ILME-FX2 (FX2), ILME-FX3 (FX3), ILME-FX3A (FX3A) Download Focus Alpha today and elevate your photography with stunning depth of field in every shot! This app is not endorsed by Sony. SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Captured images can be merged with any stacking software.

About

FocusStepper

Features
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FocusStepper helps you run repeatable focus-bracketing sequences on compatible cameras from your iPhone. Connect over Bluetooth, calibrate focus travel for your lens, choose your shot count and timing, and run stepped brackets without constantly adjusting the camera by hand. FocusStepper is built for a simple field workflow: • Connect a compatible camera • Calibrate focus travel • Choose shot count, step size, and timing • Run the bracket from your iPhone Free features: • Camera connection • Focus checks • Focus travel calibration • Capped bracket runs Premium unlocks: • Unlimited bracket runs • Saved setups • Focus profiles • Session review FocusStepper is designed for photographers who want a faster, more repeatable way to capture focus stacks with compatible camera setups. Auto-renewable subscription terms: FocusStepper Premium Monthly: monthly access to Premium features FocusStepper Premium Yearly: yearly access to Premium features Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusstepper.com/privacy

Screenshots

Focus Alpha4 screens
FocusStepper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Focus Alpha at 12.2 against FocusStepper's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Focus Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FocusStepper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Focus Alpha versus FocusStepper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocus AlphaFocusStepper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEONARDO TAZZINIPelle de Graaf

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus Alpha

One-time3
  • Focus Alpha Pro Upgrade$9.99
  • Focus Alpha Standard$19.99
  • Focus Alpha Pro$29.99
2 purchases

FocusStepper

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Focus Alpha free?
Focus Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusStepper free?
FocusStepper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Focus Alpha or FocusStepper have ads?
Neither Focus Alpha nor FocusStepper shows ads.

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