Comparison

i vs Ti2 Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

i

Capture high-quality microscope images and videos with advanced features. This app offers tools for scale display, electron microscope mode, and manual adjustments for white balance and exposure. It also includes a dedicated photo list and a pass shutter function to prevent vibrations.

Highlights
  • Display scale and comments
  • Electron Microscope mode
  • Pass Shutter for vibration-free photos
  • Manual White Balance and Exposure
  • Video recording
  • Dedicated photo management
Features
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"i-NTER SHOT" is an innovative application which supports high quality microscope photographing. In order to attach an iPhone to a microscope, please use the dedicated adaptor “i-NTER LENS”. Here is the information site of “i-NTER LENS” https://www.microscope-net.com/products/smartphone/inter-lens-eng/ [ NEW functions in i-NTER SHOT2 ] - Display Scale and put into a picture - Electron Microscope mode - Monochrome mode - Capture information and comment record / put into a picture - Video mode [ Valuable functions for the microscope imaging ] - Pass Shutter Passing your hand over the front speaker becomes a shutter of a camera without touching the screen. You can take pictures without vibrations. - Magnification - Grid display Three grids are available for an accurate alignment. - Erect and Invert In order to adapt the display and photo to the inverted microscope, elect and invert function is available. - White Balance In addition to Auto White Balance Correction, manual adjustment is available. Two metrics (Color Temperature and Tint) adjustments enable the ideal color representation. - Exposure Correction In addition to Auto Compensation of the brightness, you can modify the brightness manually. This enables you to take a suitable picture of even the dark fluorescent specimen. - Full screen display In order to check the details of the displaying image, you can temporarily disappear whole items on the screen and display the image with full screen. - Dedicated photo list In order to manage the photos taken by this application, a dedicated photo list is available. - Disclosure/Non-Disclosure mode of photos In order not to mix private photos and photos taken by this app, you can hide photos taken by this app on Moment. - External Display Camera preview on an external display by way of AppleTV and HDMI is available. Remarkable full screen display of the camera preview is available with the rotation of the preview on the display in steps of 90 degrees. In order to utilize this application, i-NTER LENS that is a attachment lens between iPhone and Microscope is necessary. https://www.microscope-net.com/products/smartphone/inter-lens-eng/

About

Ti2 Control

This application allows users to configure and control specific models of Nikon inverted research microscopes. It enables setup, accessory detection, live image viewing, and provides interactive guidance for operation and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Microscope setup and configuration
  • Accessory detection
  • Motorized accessory control
  • Live image viewing and capture
  • Component verification
  • Interactive guidance and troubleshooting
Features
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This application is used to make settings for the Inverted Research Microscope ECLIPSE Ti2-E/Ti2-A, control the Ti2-E, display the Ti2-A status, and display the Assist Guide. [Supported Microscopes] - Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-E (FW 2.00 or later) - Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-A (FW 1.21 or later) [System Requirements] - iOS 13.3.1 or later. - iPhone 7 or later, iPad (sixth generation) or later. - There is no guarantee that this application will run on all devices. [Main Features] - Enable to setup the microscope. - Enable to detect the position of accessory (e.g. motorized or intelligent nosepiece). - Enable to control the motorized accessory (e.g. motorized stage). - Enable to view or capture live image of the embedded Assist Camera. - Enable to confirm that all the correct microscope components are in place for chosen observation method. - Provides interactive step-by-step guidance for microscope operation and troubleshooting. [Notes] - Turn off the mobile data communication of the iPhone/iPad before using the TI2 Control. - To use this application, the Wi-Fi router and iPhone/iPad which satisfy the required specifications are necessary. - When Ti2 Control searches the microscope, network traffic will be increased, as it sends packets to all devices which are connected in same network segment. So, please use dedicated router for Ti2 Control. [Instruction Manual] For more information, see the instruction manual, which can be downloaded from the following URL: https://www.manual-dl.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/en/Ti2-Control/ [Trademark Information] - iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries. - App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - All other tradenames mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Screenshots

i4 screens
Ti2 Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ti2 Control at 3.0 against i's 1.0. Ti2 Control also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). i's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ti2 Control holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 2 months, Ti2 Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
i versus Ti2 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTi2 Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.610.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicroscope Network Co., Ltd.Nikon Corporation

Customer experience

i

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Ti2 Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

Ti2 Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ti2 Control free?
Ti2 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i or Ti2 Control?
Ti2 Control is rated higher. i averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ti2 Control averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do i or Ti2 Control have ads?
Neither i nor Ti2 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Ti2 Control?
i ships an update every 2 months, and Ti2 Control every 6 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ti2 Control on October 21, 2026.

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