# Helicon Remote vs Zeus Focus Stacking

The clearest difference is rating: Zeus Focus Stacking at 5.0 against Helicon Remote's 2.4. Zeus Focus Stacking also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Helicon Remote's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zeus Focus Stacking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zeus Focus Stacking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicon Remote has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, Zeus Focus Stacking weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicon Remote | Zeus Focus Stacking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeus-focus-stacking/id6471365204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043) | [Roberto Sartori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118295214) |

## What reviewers say

### Helicon Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044)

Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR remotely for tethered shooting. Features include automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse, and extra-long exposures. Supports Wi-Fi and USB connections for advanced photography workflows.

**Highlights:** Tethered shooting, Camera remote control, Automated focus bracketing, Exposure bracketing, Time lapse shooting, Extra long exposures, Live View

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime license | $47.99 | one-time |


### Zeus Focus Stacking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeus-focus-stacking/id6471365204)

This app transforms your iPhone into a macro photography studio. It captures multiple images at varying focus points and intelligently blends them into a single, razor-sharp photo from front to back. Advanced features allow for precise control over capture and editing, with an optional Pro upgrade for enhanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Precision focus bracketing, Automatic focus sweep, Intelligent alignment engine, Built-in adjustable editor, AI object removal (Pro), 2x Super Resolution (Pro), Full-resolution export (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zeus Pro · Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Zeus Pro · Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helicon Remote free?

Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zeus Focus Stacking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or Zeus Focus Stacking?

Zeus Focus Stacking is rated higher. Helicon Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Zeus Focus Stacking averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Helicon Remote or Zeus Focus Stacking have ads?

Neither Helicon Remote nor Zeus Focus Stacking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or Zeus Focus Stacking?

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Zeus Focus Stacking weekly. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Zeus Focus Stacking on October 1, 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.*