Focal: Instant Photo Critique
Score, Critique & Learn Style
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Level up your photography with instant feedback. Get an objective score, technical tips, and a personalized challenge tailored to your unique skill level.
The Professional Edge for Every Photographer
Stop wondering how to improve your photos. Focal acts as your personal photography coach and judge, providing objective, data-driven feedback on every shot you take.
Simply upload a photo, and our advanced image analysis evaluates it across five core pillars: Composition, Exposure, Lighting, Focus, and Creative Intent.
Key Features:
The 1-10 Score: Get a clear, objective ranking of your work’s technical and artistic quality.
Skill Level Tracking: See where you stand on a professional roadmap—from Beginner and Curious to Developing, Confident, or Master.
Actionable Critiques: Don't just get a score—get a breakdown of your strengths and a clear "Next Challenge" to push your boundaries.
Style Discovery: Focal automatically identifies your genre (Street, Macro, Portrait, etc.) and suggests world-class photographers whose work mirrors your own creative "DNA."
Pro Camera Tips: If your photo contains metadata, receive expert advice on how your settings (Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed) impacted the final image.
Perfect For:
Beginners looking to catch and fix common technical errors.
Intermediate shooters wanting to move from casual "snapshots" to intentional art.
Anyone who wants a private, instant, and honest critique before sharing their work with the world.
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Allow user to purchase review points
The developer, Pai-Ling Lo, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Pai-Ling Lo
- Size
- 80.3 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 100 Photo Reviews $0.99
- Focal Pro Monthly $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Pai-Ling Lo