Comparison

FixedFocus vs Orbicast

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

Head to head
About

FixedFocus

This camera app offers precise focus control for wildlife photography and digiscoping. It prevents automatic focus hunting and allows manual adjustments, ensuring sharp images of distant subjects. Ideal for birding and nature enthusiasts, it provides a distraction-free shooting experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap focus lock
  • Fine manual focus slider
  • Control over lens switching
  • Pinch zoom up to 10x
  • Dark, distraction-free UI
  • No account, ads, or tracking
Features
Read full description

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

Orbicast

Create stunning cinematic drone videos of any location without needing a drone or special skills. This app uses AI to generate photorealistic aerial footage from real-world imagery, allowing you to customize shot styles and flight paths.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Pro Videos
  • Customizable shot styles
  • Draw your own flight path
  • Start from Street View
  • Cinematic 3D flyovers
  • Real-time flight mode
  • Save and share videos
Features
Read full description

Turn any place on Earth into a breathtaking cinematic drone video — no drone, no skills, no expensive gear. Now with AI-powered Pro Videos. Type an address or drop the crosshair anywhere in the world. Orbicast generates a smooth, professional aerial video of real 3D buildings and terrain — or creates a photorealistic Pro video from real satellite and Street View imagery of your exact location. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Pro Videos (NEW) — photorealistic drone footage generated from real imagery of your location • Pick your shot style — Classic cinematic, fast Action FPV, or elegant Real Estate showcase • Draw your flight path — tap waypoints on the map and the drone flies your exact route • Start from Street View — begin at street level and lift off into the sky • Cinematic 3D flyovers — orbit real photorealistic buildings and landmarks in seconds • Fly it yourself — pilot a smooth aerial tour over real cities in Flight Mode • Watch examples first — see real output for every style before you create • Save & share — keep your renders and post them straight to social GREAT FOR • Travel & vacation videos • Real estate & property listings • Reels, TikToks and YouTube intros • Event and wedding invitations • Exploring famous landmarks and cities ORBICAST PRO Subscribe for unlimited cinematic renders, unlimited flight time and Pro video credits included every period (weekly +1, monthly +5, yearly +50). Need more? One-time credit packs are available anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://acanolgen.github.io/orbicast-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://acanolgen.github.io/orbicast-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FixedFocus3 screens
Orbicast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Orbicast at 5.0 against FixedFocus's 4.0. Orbicast also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). FixedFocus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Orbicast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbicast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FixedFocus ships an update every 3 months, Orbicast every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FixedFocus versus Orbicast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixedFocusOrbicast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLu Cheng WeiAli Can Olgen

Customer experience

FixedFocus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Orbicast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FixedFocus

One-time1
  • FixedFocus Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Orbicast

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FixedFocus free?
FixedFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbicast free?
Orbicast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FixedFocus or Orbicast?
Orbicast is rated higher. FixedFocus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Orbicast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FixedFocus or Orbicast have ads?
Neither FixedFocus nor Orbicast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FixedFocus or Orbicast?
FixedFocus ships an update every 3 months, and Orbicast every 2 weeks. Most recently, FixedFocus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Orbicast on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons