# MicroCapture vs mScopePal

The clearest difference is rating: MicroCapture at 3.5 against mScopePal's 2.7. MicroCapture also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). mScopePal's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MicroCapture holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mScopePal has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MicroCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, mScopePal every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MicroCapture | mScopePal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcapture/id1054889773/reviews)** | [2.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscopepal/id1446207192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [灿 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054889772) | [Studio Phiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/427443339) |

## What reviewers say

### MicroCapture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcapture/id1054889773)

Stream live Full HD video from your camera to your iOS device wirelessly. Capture photos and videos with adjustable resolutions including 1080P, 720P, and VGA. Connect via Wi-Fi to your digital microscope for seamless viewing.

**Highlights:** Full HD live video streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity, Photo and video capture, Resolution switching (1080P, 720P, VGA), Connects to Wi-Fi Digital Microscopes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### mScopePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscopepal/id1446207192)

This camera app aids in capturing microscopic images by allowing easy adjustment of color and brightness. It supports zooming and manual focus to avoid disturbing the microscope's settings. It's designed to be used with a microscope and an adapter on compatible Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Microscopic image capture, Color adjustment (white balance), Brightness adjustment (exposure), Zooming support, Manual focus function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MicroCapture free?

MicroCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is mScopePal free?

mScopePal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MicroCapture or mScopePal?

MicroCapture is rated higher. MicroCapture averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while mScopePal averages 2.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do MicroCapture or mScopePal have ads?

Neither MicroCapture nor mScopePal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MicroCapture or mScopePal?

MicroCapture ships an update every 3 weeks, and mScopePal every 4 months. Most recently, MicroCapture was updated on October 2, 2026 and mScopePal on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*