# Mavis Camera vs Focus Puller

The clearest difference is rating: Mavis Camera at 4.4 against Focus Puller's 2.9. Mavis Camera also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (742 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Focus Puller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 742 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Puller's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, Focus Puller every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | Focus Puller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-puller/id1551408699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Robert Meakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033849880) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### 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 Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera 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, Mavis Camera or Focus Puller?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Focus Puller averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or Focus Puller have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor Focus Puller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or Focus Puller?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Focus Puller every 2 months. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on September 24, 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.*