# Mavis Camera vs FoCal Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mavis Camera at 59% against FoCal Mobile's 0%. Mavis Camera also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (746 vs 17). FoCal Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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 FoCal Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mavis Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 746 ratings behind it against 17, 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 0% of FoCal Mobile's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, FoCal Mobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | FoCal Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-mobile/id1644899552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **746** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 253 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Reikan Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644899554) |

## 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


### FoCal Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focal-mobile/id1644899552)

This app helps photographers calibrate and analyze their DSLR camera's autofocus system for sharper images. It offers automatic testing and tuning, with advanced features available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Automatic DSLR autofocus analysis, Camera and lens calibration, Test setup verification, One-tap autofocus testing, Comparison database, Historical data review, Camera time synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FoCal Mobile Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FoCal Mobile free?

FoCal Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or FoCal Mobile?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 746 ratings, while FoCal Mobile averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or FoCal Mobile have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor FoCal Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or FoCal Mobile?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and FoCal Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and FoCal Mobile on October 25, 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.*