Comparison

ECHO Pro vs Miniscope

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

Head to head
About

ECHO Pro

This app transforms your compatible iPad into a powerful microscope control and imaging device. Capture, annotate, and share high-quality brightfield and fluorescence images with intuitive on-screen controls and advanced features like Anti-Shake.

Highlights
  • Brightfield imaging with adjustable contrast
  • Epi-fluorescence imaging (Revolve microscope)
  • Anti-Shake feature for blur-free images
  • Integrated photo browser and cloud sharing
  • Photo annotation for cell counting and measurements
  • Automatic saving of image settings
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Join the revolution in microscopy imaging with the ECHO Pro app for your ECHO microscope, including the Revolve and Rebel hybrid microscopes. The ECHO Pro app brings the functionality, accessibility, and familiarity of an iPad interface to a publication-quality research microscope. BRIGHTFIELD IMAGING: Easily adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance of your sample with on-screen controls to produce the perfect view of your sample. Navigate your sample quickly with a full field of view, or pinch to zoom to fine tune your focus. Ensure blur-free images with the industry’s first Anti-Shake feature, and when you are ready, simply capture the image. EPI-FLUORESCENCE IMAGING (Revolve microscope only): Capturing publication-quality fluorescence images has never been easier or faster. Select an LED fluorescence channel with the touch of a button. Quickly adjust gain, exposure, light, and levels and capture to 16-bit quantitative TIFF or pseudo-color JPEG. Easily create a multi-channel fluorescence overlay in seconds. INTEGRATED PHOTO BROWSER: Familiar photo browser makes managing images simple. INTEGRATED CLOUD SHARING: Share all of your images instantly using Dropbox, AirDrop, or USB. PHOTO ANNOTATION: Once you have captured a picture, tap to count cells, measure length and area, write labels, draw arrows, or add a scalebar. IMAGE INFO: Never forget your settings. All image settings are automatically saved and easily accessible. Change the way you view science. Discover more at www.discover-echo.com. Designed for the iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 12.9”.

About

Miniscope

Features
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This application is only applicable to devices with Type-C ports. Miniscope is the official companion app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope microscope. View live microscopic images, zoom in on details, and capture high‑quality photos or videos directly to your device. Full Description Miniscope app by Centauri Optics Miniscope app is the dedicated viewing app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope series of microscopes, transforming your iPad into a high‑resolution digital microscope interface. Connect your Miniscope via USB‑C and start exploring the microscopic world instantly, no complicated setup required. Key Features: Live Video Feed – View real‑time images from your Miniscope with smooth, high‑resolution streaming. Zoom Function – Pinch to zoom or use on‑screen controls to examine fine details in your samples. Image and Video Capture – Take high‑quality still images or record full‑motion videos directly from the live feed. Time‑Lapse Recording – Document slow processes like crystal formation, microorganism movement, or plant cell changes. Simple Storage and Sharing – Save files directly to your device for easy access in reports, presentations, or archives. Plug‑and‑Play Simplicity – Just connect via USB‑C to start observing immediately. Ideal For: Classroom demonstrations and hands‑on STEM learning Student projects and science experiments Hobbyists exploring plant, water, or material samples Fieldwork and mobile microscopy setups The Miniscope app makes digital microscopy simple, portable, and precise, giving you a clear window into the hidden world.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ECHO Pro at every 2 weeks against Miniscope's every 2 months. ECHO Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECHO Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Miniscope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ECHO Pro versus Miniscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECHO ProMiniscope
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEcho LaboratoriesCentauri Optics Limited

In-app purchases

None

ECHO Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Miniscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECHO Pro free?
ECHO Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miniscope free?
Miniscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ECHO Pro or Miniscope have ads?
Neither ECHO Pro nor Miniscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECHO Pro or Miniscope?
ECHO Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Miniscope every 2 months. Most recently, ECHO Pro was updated on June 1, 2026 and Miniscope on September 17, 2026.

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