Comparison

Image Sync vs Phocus Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

About

Phocus Mobile

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
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“Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction” is the first noise reduction model that can run locally on mobile, perfectly preserving Hasselblad's natural tones and image details, and noise reduction of 100 million pixel RAW images can be completed in about 15 seconds, further unlocking the potential of Hasselblad's images. When viewed on an HDR-capable iPhone or iPad, photos shot with the Hasselblad cameras truly come to life in Phocus Mobile — revealing the stunning light and shadow details and rich color gradations enabled by HNCS HDR. Expanding the possibilities of the Hasselblad workflow, Phocus Mobile takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Enabling the traveling or studio photographer to have a quicker, more seamless workflow. Phocus Mobile can render natural and true colors to the greatest extent, taking full advantage of the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS). The following functionality is supported: - Brand-new HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export experience - Full quality raw editing powered by HNCS engine - Support multi-format download (RAW/JPG/HEIF) - Supports generating TIFF for cross-platform quality lossless editing - Download or delete images from camera - Camera control of capture parameters - Supports generating full or medium size JPEG Compatible Camera Models [USB or Wi-Fi]: -X2D II 100C* -CFV 100C* -X2D 100C* -X1D II 50C -CFV II 50C *Only Chinese and English are supported within the app This app is only compatible with iOS and iPadOS. To use it on Mac devices, please download Phocus for Mac from the official Hasselblad website. For X1D/H system cameras, please download Phocus for X1D/H system from the App Store.

Screenshots

Image Sync4 screens
Phocus Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Phocus Mobile at 4.6 against Image Sync's 1.8. Phocus Mobile also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Image Sync's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phocus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 522 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Image Sync's written reviews are positive against 47% of Phocus Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, Phocus Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Image Sync versus Phocus Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SyncPhocus Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (200 ratings)4.6 (522 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews46.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200522 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB470 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDHasselblad

Customer experience

Image Sync

All ratings197 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews602 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative77.9%

Phocus Mobile

All ratings522 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral16.0%
Negative37.1%

User reviews

Image Sync

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable downloading
  • 💡 Geo tagging RAW images
  • 👍 Good app, UI could use an update

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfer
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

Phocus Mobile

From 522 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

Phocus Mobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • USB-C connection not recognized after updates
  • Noise reduction adjustments not updating properly
  • Moire and pattern noise appearing on JPEG export
  • App fails to connect to X2D despite camera being recognized
  • Exposure simulation locked on regardless of camera settings
  • EV correction not working in all modes on X2D
  • Live view picture cropped on long sides of frame
  • Error when saving multiple photos to Photos app (PHPhotosErrorDomain error 3301)
  • App crashes when resizing window with Stage Manager on iPad
  • Wired connection not supported in recent versions
  • TIFF export producing 8-bit files instead of 16-bit
  • Drive mode settings overwritten when using remote shutter
  • App not recognizing HEIF format files from camera firmware 3.0

Requested features

25 requests
  • 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
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  • Erase/content removal tool
  • Dodge and burn tools
  • Export in HEIF/HEIC format
  • 16-bit TIFF export capability
  • Perspective/keystone correction
  • Batch import retry functionality
  • Custom watermark options with date/name
  • Geo-tagging support
  • Fine art frame auto-application
  • Live view support for X2D
  • Ability to import RAW files directly from app
  • Compressed DNG export option
  • Android version of the app
  • Black point adjustment
  • Portrait orientation support for live view
  • Ability to stop interval drive mode remotely
  • Precise value input for edits (not just sliders)
  • HEIF10 or TIFF16 export for better dynamic range
  • Files API integration between mobile and desktop
  • Exposure simulation toggle for flash photography

In-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

None

Phocus Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync 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, Image Sync or Phocus Mobile?
Phocus Mobile is rated higher. Image Sync averages 1.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Phocus Mobile averages 4.6 from 522 ratings.
Do Image Sync or Phocus Mobile have ads?
Neither Image Sync nor Phocus Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Sync or Phocus Mobile?
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, and Phocus Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Image Sync was updated on November 1, 2026 and Phocus Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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