# Helicon Remote vs Focus Alpha

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Alpha at 3.0 against Helicon Remote's 2.4. Focus Alpha also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). Helicon Remote's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Focus Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Alpha holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicon Remote has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Helicon Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Alpha's.

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, Focus Alpha every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicon Remote | Focus Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-alpha/id6596728241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043) | [LEONARDO TAZZINI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751785749) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Focus Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-alpha/id6596728241)

This app revolutionizes photography by offering remote focus bracketing and timelapse sequences for Sony cameras. Achieve stunning depth of field and gain unmatched control over your focus bracketing process directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Remote focus bracketing, Timelapse sequences, Depth of field control, Customizable focus steps, Focus rewind and test modes, DoF calculator, Low power Bluetooth LE

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Alpha Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Focus Alpha Standard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Focus Alpha Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helicon Remote free?

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

### Is Focus Alpha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or Focus Alpha?

Focus Alpha is rated higher. Helicon Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Focus Alpha averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Helicon Remote or Focus Alpha have ads?

Neither Helicon Remote nor Focus Alpha shows ads.

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

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Focus Alpha every 3 weeks. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Focus Alpha on September 21, 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.*