# StageCameraPro vs Focus Video

The clearest difference is price: Focus Video at Free against StageCameraPro's $1.99. Focus Video also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). StageCameraPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 68). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Video is free to download; StageCameraPro costs $1.99 up front. Focus Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StageCameraPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for StageCameraPro against 4.7 for Focus Video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StageCameraPro has 6.7K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of StageCameraPro's written reviews are positive against 60% of Focus Video's.

StageCameraPro ships an update every 3 months, Focus Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageCameraPro | Focus Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagecamerapro/id906388170/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-video-video-compressor/id1669034660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) | [春浩 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642526643) |

## What reviewers say

### StageCameraPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagecamerapro/id906388170)

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, leveraging the latest iOS technology. It supports triple cameras, real-time zoom, and precise adjustments for exposure, white balance, and focus, enabling high-quality image and video capture.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure control, Manual white balance, Manual focus control, High-quality zoom (5x photo, 7x video), Real-time zoom, Smooth focus, Triple camera support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤫 Silent shooting capability
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📸 High-quality photos
- 🏞️ Wide-angle lens useful
- 💼 Useful for work/specific situations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow app startup
- 🐌 Slow to take next photo
- 📉 Poor image quality
- 📸 Excessive camera shake
- 🚫 Shutter sound not always silent

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter sound suddenly appears
- Widget stopped working after iOS update
- Cannot shoot in landscape on iPad
- Excessive camera shake
- Autofocus fails at close distances

**Requested features**

- Display camera and lens information in photo app
- Low pixelation feature
- Widget support after iOS updates
- iPad landscape shooting fix
- Add camera model to EXIF data


### Focus Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-video-video-compressor/id1669034660)

This app efficiently reduces the file size of videos, music, and pictures while preserving high quality. It also converts media files to various common formats and offers features like audio extraction, video merging, and image cropping.

**Highlights:** Video compression, Video conversion, Audio extraction, Video merging, Audio conversion, Image compression, Image cropping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StageCameraPro free?

StageCameraPro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Video free?

Focus Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StageCameraPro or Focus Video?

Focus Video is rated higher. StageCameraPro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Focus Video averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do StageCameraPro or Focus Video have ads?

Neither StageCameraPro nor Focus Video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StageCameraPro or Focus Video?

StageCameraPro ships an update every 3 months, and Focus Video fortnightly. Most recently, StageCameraPro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Focus Video on October 23, 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.*