# Cascable Studio vs Focus Puller

The clearest difference is rating: Cascable Studio at 4.0 against Focus Puller's 2.9. Cascable Studio also leads on ratings volume (379 vs 15) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Focus Puller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 379 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Cascable Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Puller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, Focus Puller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cascable Studio | Focus Puller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-puller/id1551408699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) | [Robert Meakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033849880) |

## What reviewers say

### Cascable Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-tether-and-more/id974193500)

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Automated timelapses, Exposure bracketing, Shutter remote control, Fast image downloading, RAW capture support, Unified interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascable Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascable Pro (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Cascable Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete My Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete My Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (Legacy) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (No Subscription) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful remote control features
- 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
- 📷 Great for tethered shooting
- 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
- 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
- 🔍 Limited camera setting control
- 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to camera
- Camera settings not applying correctly
- Unreliable shutter triggering
- Geotagging issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode without overlays
- Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
- Support for more camera models
- Improved video recording capabilities
- Background operation for intervalometer


### Focus Puller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-puller/id1551408699)

This app provides two focus control solutions for Blackmagic cameras with Bluetooth connectivity. It offers manual focus control with extended focus throw and haptic feedback, as well as LiDAR-based focus control for compatible iOS devices. Both methods allow for remote operation separate from the camera operator.

**Highlights:** Manual focus control with extended throw, Optional haptic feedback for focus points, LiDAR focus control for compatible devices, Remote operation from camera operator, Focus markers for precision

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Camera Recording | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cascable Studio free?

Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Focus Puller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cascable Studio or Focus Puller?

Cascable Studio is rated higher. Cascable Studio averages 4.0 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Focus Puller averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Cascable Studio or Focus Puller have ads?

Neither Cascable Studio nor Focus Puller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cascable Studio or Focus Puller?

Cascable Studio ships an update monthly, and Focus Puller every 2 months. Most recently, Cascable Studio was updated on September 25, 2026 and Focus Puller on July 17, 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.*