Comparison

FixedFocus vs Portscape Camera

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

Head to head
About

FixedFocus

Features
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FixedFocus is a minimalist camera for birding, wildlife, and digiscoping. When you shoot through a spotting scope, clip-on telephoto, or dense foliage, iPhone autofocus often hunts — jumping from bird to branch to grass at the worst moment. FixedFocus puts focus back under your control. WHY FIXEDFOCUS • One-tap Focus Lock — freeze focus distance so AF stops hunting • Fine Manual Focus — 0–100% slider to nail the subject • Stay on the lens you chose — switch Ultra Wide / Wide / Tele on purpose • Pinch zoom up to 10× when you need a closer look • Dark, distraction-free UI for the field • No account. No ads. No tracking. Photos stay on your device. BUILT FOR • Digiscoping through spotting scopes & phone adapters • Birding when AF confuses leaves and feathers • Wildlife & backyard feeders through glass or branches • Anyone tired of the system camera switching lenses mid-shot HOW TO USE 1. Point at your subject 2. Tap Lock 3. Drag the focus slider until the bird is sharp 4. Capture Works with any adapter brand — Phone Skope, MagView-style mounts, clip-on telephotos, or just the native tele lens. No proprietary hardware required. PRIVACY We don’t collect personal data. Camera and Photos access are only used to capture and save images locally. TERMS OF USE (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TEQAf5L31JKI47D9RQCgVx3MSf2VkQCZOAE1FvIRkSA/edit?usp=sharing QUESTIONS OR FIELD FEEDBACK? We read every note from birders and digiscopers. Tell us what you need in the field — peaking, video, Bluetooth shutter, and more are on the roadmap.

About

Portscape Camera

Capture both vertical and horizontal video simultaneously with a single recording. This app automatically saves two perfectly synced video files, ideal for content creators needing content for multiple platforms. Enjoy high-quality recording with flexible camera options and real-time storage estimates.

Highlights
  • Record portrait and landscape video at once
  • Dual-camera capture on supported devices
  • Flexible single-lens recording modes
  • 4K/HD recording at 24/30/60 fps
  • Live Picture-in-Picture monitoring
  • Fast zoom controls
  • Real-time storage estimates
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Portscape Camera captures simultaneous portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) videos in one take. Press record once and get two perfectly synced files saved directly to your Photos library. Perfect for creators who need vertical shots for Instagram or TikTok and landscape shots for YouTube. Features: - Record once, deliver both formats: every take saves portrait (9:16) and landscape (16:9) versions automatically - Dual-camera capture on supported iPhones: record from wide + ultra-wide in a single tap - Flexible single-lens modes: rear wide, rear ultra-wide, or front camera capture - Creator-grade quality controls: shoot in 4K or HD at 24 / 30 / 60 fps - Live Picture-in-Picture monitoring: tap to enlarge the picture-in-picture preview while recording - Fast zoom workflow: one-tap presets plus fine dial control - Real-time storage estimate: see remaining space before and during capture - Direct-to-Photos workflow: recordings save to your library, ready to share - Private by design: no ads, no accounts, no tracking

Screenshots

FixedFocus3 screens
Portscape Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Portscape Camera at none against FixedFocus's 1. Portscape Camera also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FixedFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Portscape Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FixedFocus ships an update every 2 months, Portscape Camera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FixedFocus versus Portscape Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixedFocusPortscape Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLu Cheng WeiHEMENDU ROY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FixedFocus

One-time1
  • FixedFocus Pro$3.99
None

Portscape Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FixedFocus free?
FixedFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portscape Camera free?
Portscape Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FixedFocus or Portscape Camera have ads?
Neither FixedFocus nor Portscape Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FixedFocus or Portscape Camera?
FixedFocus ships an update every 2 months, and Portscape Camera every 9 days. Most recently, FixedFocus was updated on September 17, 2026 and Portscape Camera on September 13, 2026.

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