# iMicroscope - Magnifying Glass — The microscope on your phone

> Mobile app that functions as a high-powered digital microscope. (iPhone/iPad app by elklab UG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imicroscope-magnifying-glass/id577434784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [elklab UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117016330)
- Category: Lifestyle, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 615 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imicroscope-magnifying-glass/id577434784/reviews.md

## What is iMicroscope?

Unlock the secrets of the microscopic world with iMicroscope, the ultimate app for exploring the tiniest of details. 
This app turns your mobile device into a high-powered microscope, allowing you to view objects in stunning detail and magnification. 

Investigate small objects and take pictures of the revealed details. Watch the details in realtime via AirPlay on your TV. Amaze your friends with stunning details which can hardly be viewed by the naked eye.
Use iMicroscope to examine stamps, little animals or small objects magnified by a factor of 8! Reveal even the smallest structures with a precision and detail which is normally offered only by real microscopes. 

Share your discoveries with your friends using various sharing options

## Key features

- High-powered magnification
- Capture detailed images
- Real-time AirPlay viewing
- Examine small objects
- Share discoveries

## What do users think of iMicroscope?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Good for nature observation and plant identification
- 💾 Ability to save and store images
- 🔦 Built-in flashlight feature
- 🎨 Retro design aesthetic
- 📺 Works well with AirPlay on Apple TV
- 👨‍👧‍👦 Engaging for children and educational use

**Cons**

- 😞 Limited magnification (only 8x zoom)
- 🔍 Poor image quality at higher zoom levels
- 📉 Blurry and grainy results
- 💰 Not worth the $1.99-$2.00 price
- 📱 No better than built-in iPhone camera zoom
- 🚫 Misleading app name and marketing
- ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iPhone models
- 🐛 Crashes when saving to photo album
- ❌ Cannot open camera shutter function
- 🖼️ Cannot zoom saved images
- 🎯 Requires very steady hands to use effectively

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when saving images to photo album
- Camera shutter fails to open
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro and newer models
- Image quality degrades significantly at higher zoom levels
- App crashes on startup for some users

**Most requested features**

- Zoom capability for saved images
- Higher magnification levels (beyond 8x)
- Improved image clarity and detail at maximum zoom
- Better performance with newer iPhone models
- Refund option for dissatisfied users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imicroscope-magnifying-glass/id577434784/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Totally not impressed

*2026-05-28*

Either I’m using it wrong or it’s no better than using the phones camera.

### 1/5 — Just

*2025-04-04*

Garbage

### 1/5 — Imicroscope—Magnifying Glass

*2024-10-24*

Focus on this microscope app is no better than my Iphone magnifier.

### 2/5 — Microscope

*2024-10-09*

Not much magnification

### 5/5 — Awesomeness

*2024-10-07*

Awesome

### 1/5 — Schlecht

*2024-09-26*

Maximal 8x Zoom das ist bitter für 2 Euro! Für Zeitung oder Rechnung, so das Rentner dieses lesen können aber das war es auch. MagnifyGlass ist kostenlos mit Werbung 4000 mal besser… wollte eine die was kostet wegen keiner Werbung aber das ist nicht die Vergrößerung die man erwartet und dann noch schlechte Auflösung bei Pflanzen.

### 1/5 — Ist das Geld nicht wert

*2024-08-29*

Es gibt deutlich bessere kostenfreie Alternativen

### 1/5 — I downloaded it.

*2024-07-24*

I just downloaded this app. It is waste of money and it is the worst app ever I paid for.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2024-06-22*

My iPhone can zoom in literally 25 times more than this microscope app. It cost two dollars. What a joke and I feel like a refund. This is horrendous only magnifies times eight scam is this what kind of scam is this over here?

### 1/5 — Not for my needs

*2024-04-22*

Maybe you only need to enlarge things that are not close up, but this is a ripoff if you want to use it close to anything. I want my 2 bucks back. All this is good for us seeing that small print on a package. I can use my phone camera for that.  

Somebody please help me find an app or even peripheral that will allow me to enlarge something truly microscopic. 

The name of this app is very misleading.

## Frequently asked questions about iMicroscope

### What does iMicroscope do?

iMicroscope transforms your mobile device into a high-powered microscope. It allows you to view small objects with significant magnification, revealing details not visible to the naked eye. You can also capture images of these magnified views.

### What are the key features of iMicroscope?

Key features include high-powered magnification, the ability to take pictures of magnified objects, real-time viewing on a TV via AirPlay, and options to share your discoveries. It's designed to examine items like stamps or small creatures.

### How much does iMicroscope cost?

The application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What kind of objects can I examine with this app?

You can use iMicroscope to examine a variety of small objects, such as stamps, tiny animals, or other small items. The app offers magnification up to a factor of 8, revealing intricate structures with precision.

### Can I share my microscopic findings?

Yes, the app provides various sharing options, allowing you to share the detailed images of your discoveries with friends and family. This feature helps in showcasing the fascinating microscopic world you explore.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2023-09-21

Minor improvements

### 2.5 — 2021-11-10

In the gallery you're now able to select multiple shots and delete them at once.

### 2.4 — 2021-08-31

We've improved the user interface so that the App is now easier to use with one hand.

### 2.3 — 2021-08-19

Improved performance when loading the gallery

### 2.2 — 2021-04-29

The app now comes in Spanish and German.

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