# Microscope

> iPhone app that simulates a powerful electron microscope for extreme magnification. (iPhone/iPad app by LogSat LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LogSat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699285728)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 223 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274/reviews.md

## What is Microscope?

Turn your iPhone into a powerful electron microscope! Amaze your friends and trick them into believing that your iPhone also acts as a microscope and is capable of magnifying objects by thousands of times.

Point the iPhone camera at your hands, and show your friends how the digital zoom magnifies your skin, revealing the cell structure with the precision and detail offered only by an expensive microscope! Aim the iPhone camera at your eye, and cause amazement when your screen will begin showing the inner parts of your eye, amongst blood vessels and various other filaments and cell. Finally, point the iPhone to your hair, and dazzle your friends as the tiniest particles your hair is made of begin to reveal themselves on the iPhone's screen!

## Key features

- High-magnification digital zoom
- Magnify skin and reveal cell structure
- View inner eye details
- Examine hair particles
- Impress friends with detailed views

## What do users think of Microscope?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 😄 Fun prank app to trick friends
- ✨ Crisp and beautifully magnified images
- 📱 Doesn't crash
- 🎯 Realistic camera integration at start

**Cons**

- 😞 Displays same pre-loaded images regardless of input
- 🚫 Misleading as fake microscope
- 💾 Wastes storage and data
- 🎬 Only shows pre-recorded videos
- 😤 Repetitive content after first use
- 🔄 No variation between different scans
- ⚠️ Lacks clarity that it's a gag app
- 🖼️ Always shows skin/hand/eye regardless of subject
- 😒 Poor user experience for non-prank purposes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Information screen goes black and unresponsive
- Cannot return to main screen from info screen
- Camera recognition fails for non-hand/eye/hair objects
- App shows same image even with camera covered
- Works only once then requires app restart
- Selection screen doesn't function as intended

**Most requested features**

- Show actual magnified images of scanned objects
- Real microscope functionality
- Ability to take multiple different pictures
- Clearer description that app is a prank/gag
- Update for iPod Touch with camera compatibility
- Remove pre-loaded limitation
- Working information/selection screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Nul et déguelasse

*2018-08-15*

C'est téllement nul et dans ce faux microscope la peau est déguelasse on aurait dit que la peau est une poupée d'horreur c'est nul je voulais juste voir le phasme au microscope moi nul 👎

### 1/5 — Muito ruim

*2017-09-25*

Tudo que colocamos e a mesma imagem não tem jeito de colocar nada 😡😡😡😡😡😡o jogo mais chato que eu já vi

### 1/5 — Absolutely awful

*2017-07-10, version 1.1*

This app is stupid and fake because it takes generic apps from the internet and "zooms in"

### 5/5 — Fun

*2017-07-03, version 1.1*

Pretty cool app

### 1/5 — Don't bother.

*2017-05-26, version 1.1*

Doesn't work. Don't  bother.  Scam

### 1/5 — Meh

*2017-05-09, version 1.1*

I put get on my skin and it actually kind of worked it seems like and then when I put it somewhere else it just stayed the skin cell thingy so yeah

### 1/5 — Waste of time!

*2017-05-02, version 1.1*

I tired looking a a bug, then my pillow and the wall and it kept showing me I guess a hand

### 1/5 — Nothin but a prank

*2017-03-28, version 1.1*

The microscope didn't show me anything but skin. The first time I pointed at my hand and expected to see what I did. But then I pointed at a piece of fabric and all that showed was the same freakin thing. I would have given this app -0 stars but that's not possible😏😖And to think. I was really excited to have a free microscopic.😔

### 1/5 — Falso!!!!!!

*2017-03-01*

Para todas as partes do corpo aparece a mesma imagem!!!!!😡

### 1/5 — Fake

*2017-02-26, version 1.1*

It's all fake. Every bit of it. Doesn't work even from the beginning. It's all fake as hell don't waste your time !!!

## Frequently asked questions about Microscope

### What does this app do?

This application transforms your iPhone into a powerful digital microscope. It uses the device's camera and digital zoom to magnify everyday objects to reveal intricate details, such as cellular structures in skin or fine particles in hair.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app's main feature is its high-magnification digital zoom, allowing users to explore the microscopic world. You can point your iPhone camera at your skin to see cell structure, your eye to view inner parts, and your hair to reveal its tiniest components.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for exploring magnified views.

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

You can view a wide variety of everyday objects. The description specifically mentions magnifying skin to see cell structure, the inner parts of your eye including blood vessels, and the tiny particles that make up hair. Essentially, anything you can point your iPhone camera at can be explored in detail.

### What is the primary use case for this app?

The primary use case is to amaze friends and family by demonstrating the iPhone's ability to magnify objects to thousands of times their normal size. It's also useful for educational purposes, allowing users to explore and learn about the microscopic details of common items.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2010-08-19

Added advertising as the app is now free

### 1.0 — 2009-10-16

No release notes.

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