# iFocus Stacking vs Spotmatic Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Spotmatic Magic at 5.0 against iFocus Stacking's 1.0. Spotmatic Magic also leads on price ($34.99 vs $39.99). iFocus Stacking's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iFocus Stacking costs $39.99 and Spotmatic Magic $34.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Spotmatic Magic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

iFocus Stacking ships an update fortnightly, Spotmatic Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFocus Stacking | Spotmatic Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **$34.99** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifocus-stacking/id6752693470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotmatic-magic/id6756294043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linosec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771206390) | [Erich Champion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849298255) |

## What reviewers say

### iFocus Stacking

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

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spotmatic Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotmatic-magic/id6756294043)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of computational photography tools for mobile and desktop. It allows for real-time image adjustments, creative filter application, and advanced stacking techniques like HDR and astrophotography. Supports RAW import from various cameras and export to multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Real-time image adjustments with live histogram, Creative filter suite including painterly and film emulation, Advanced stacking: Focus, HDR, Astrophotography, Motion removal and long exposure simulation, RAW import from major camera manufacturers, Export to HEIF, JPEG, PNG, 16-bit TIFF

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFocus Stacking free?

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

### Is Spotmatic Magic free?

Spotmatic Magic costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iFocus Stacking or Spotmatic Magic?

Spotmatic Magic is rated higher. iFocus Stacking averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spotmatic Magic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iFocus Stacking or Spotmatic Magic have ads?

Neither iFocus Stacking nor Spotmatic Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFocus Stacking or Spotmatic Magic?

iFocus Stacking ships an update fortnightly, and Spotmatic Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, iFocus Stacking was updated on October 12, 2026 and Spotmatic Magic on October 10, 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.*