# Codecam vs Phocus Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against Codecam's 4.0. Phocus Mobile also leads on ratings volume (522 vs 24). Codecam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phocus Mobile has 522 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Codecam's written reviews are positive against 46% of Phocus Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Codecam ships an update monthly, Phocus Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codecam | Phocus Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240/reviews) | **[4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **522** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 435 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laszlo Varadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/371911266) | [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577) |

## What reviewers say

### Codecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240)

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. Adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus for professional-quality results. Explore various compression and frame rate options for video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual shutter speed and ISO, Manual white balance (temperature, tint), Manual focus control, Adjustable video compression and frame rates, Video zoom with focal length display, Video stabilization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phocus Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435)

Edit and manage high-resolution RAW images from Hasselblad cameras on your mobile device. Experience natural color reproduction and advanced noise reduction with HDR capabilities for stunning detail and light.

**Highlights:** HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export, Full quality RAW editing, Multi-format RAW/JPG/HEIF download, TIFF generation for lossless editing, Camera control of capture parameters, Download/delete images from camera

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blazing fast WiFi connectivity and file transfer speeds
- 🎨 Superior color rendering and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS)
- 📱 Excellent remote camera control and tethered shooting capabilities
- 🖼️ Clean, intuitive user interface design
- ⚡ Quick connection to camera and effortless browsing of large files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iPad
- 🔌 USB-C connectivity issues with newer iPad models
- 📦 Limited storage options for large RAW files on mobile devices
- 🔗 Unreliable WiFi connection stability
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance across updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening high ISO files
- Photos disappear after update or when selecting for processing
- Export fails for multiple images, erasing original capture date/time
- Images not available in library despite camera connection
- App crashes on iPad Pro with M1/M2 chips

**Requested features**

- Import photos from external SSD or USB storage
- Manual color control for watermarks
- Support for multiple camera connections
- Layer masking and adjustment layers
- Delayed shutter release/self-timer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codecam free?

Codecam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phocus Mobile free?

Phocus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codecam or Phocus Mobile?

Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Codecam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 from 522 ratings.

### Do Codecam or Phocus Mobile have ads?

Neither Codecam nor Phocus Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codecam or Phocus Mobile?

Codecam ships an update monthly, and Phocus Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Codecam was updated on September 26, 2026 and Phocus Mobile on October 10, 2026.

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