Comparison

HD Microscope vs Magnifier & Microscope

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

Head to head
About

HD Microscope

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-resolution digital microscope. Inspect your home environment, verify currency, or engage students with microscopic observations. Wirelessly stream video to your device for a clear, magnified view.

Highlights
  • High-resolution digital microscopy
  • Inspect home environment
  • Verify currency authenticity
  • Observe microorganisms
  • Wireless AV signal transmission
  • Works with iPhone and iPad
Features
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It is a high resolution digital microscope and can inspect house environment if mites threaten your family, check the bill is real or not in your store, or help students to observe microorganism in an interesting way. Moreover, it can work with i-Phone or i-Pad. It sends the AV signal to your i-Pad by wireless technology and you will see the microscope video freely. Requirement *iPad 2 / New iPad *iPhone 4 / 4S *iOS 5.1 or later

About

Magnifier & Microscope

Transform your device into a powerful digital magnifier with up to 100x zoom and real-time filters. Inspect coins, stamps, jewelry, and more with enhanced clarity. Save and compare your findings with a built-in gallery.

Highlights
  • Up to 100x ultra-smooth zoom
  • Real-time detail filters
  • Focus lock and torch control
  • Instant capture with details
  • Comparison mode for side-by-side viewing
  • Built-in gallery for saved inspections
Features
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Your pocket microscope for coins, stamps, jewelry, and beyond. Turn your iPhone into a powerful digital magnifier with ultra-smooth zoom far beyond the built-in Camera app — up to 60x on iPhone Pro — plus AI-enhanced capture and real-time filters. See every detail that matters, no extra hardware needed. ▸ POWERFUL ZOOM Go far beyond what your eyes can see. • Ultra-smooth zoom — pinch or slide up to 60x on iPhone Pro (the app shows your phone's true maximum) • Steady Lock — gyro-assisted stabilization holds the image still at high magnification • Zoom badge and lens indicator — always know your exact magnification and which lens is active • Fine zoom stepper — nudge magnification in precise steps • Focus lock and torch — stabilize on tiny details and light them ▸ SEE WHAT OTHERS MISS Ten real-time filters designed for detail and accessibility. • High Contrast — make fine engravings pop • Edge Detection — reveal hidden surface details • Inverted Colors — inspect watermarks and security features • Grayscale, Sepia, Cool Tone — find the view that works for you ▸ AI-ENHANCED CAPTURE Freeze the frame and let the phone do the work — entirely on device. • Full-resolution stills at everyday zoom, aligned to exactly what you saw • Multi-frame stacking at high magnification averages away sensor noise • On-device super resolution at the top of the range recovers fine structure — compare original and enhanced before you save • Nothing is uploaded; all processing runs on your iPhone ▸ CAPTURE & COMPARE Build a personal collection of everything you inspect. • Instant capture — save with zoom level, filter, and timestamp • Save to Photos, share, or keep in the in-app gallery • Video and time-lapse modes for moving subjects • Comparison mode — place two captures side by side with synchronized zoom ▸ BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you grade coins, examine hallmarks, or authenticate stamps — Microscope gives you the clarity you need without carrying a loupe. ▸ PRICING FREE: • Everyday zoom — up to 5x on iPhone Pro, 10x on single-lens models (the thresholds are the same optical point on every phone) • 5 saved captures • Basic filters (High Contrast, Inverted, Grayscale, Sharpen, Brightness) PREMIUM: • The full zoom range of your iPhone (up to 60x on Pro models) • AI enhancement: frame stacking and super resolution • Unlimited gallery, all 10 filters, time-lapse, Pro exposure controls PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Microscope Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly Premium Annual (best value) — includes 7-day free trial Current prices are shown in your local currency on the subscription screen inside the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/privacy --- Questions? hello@bulpara.com

Screenshots

HD Microscope1 screens
Magnifier & Microscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifier & Microscope at 3.0 against HD Microscope's 1.5. HD Microscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Magnifier & Microscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. HD Microscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magnifier & Microscope holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HD Microscope has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of HD Microscope's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnifier & Microscope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HD Microscope ships an update every 6 weeks, Magnifier & Microscope every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HD Microscope versus Magnifier & Microscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHD MicroscopeMagnifier & Microscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (39 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABEL INDUSTREIS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

HD Microscope

All ratings39 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive4.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.7%

Magnifier & Microscope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

HD Microscope

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Black screen
  • App does not work
  • Connection loss
  • Menu buttons non-functioning
  • Video quality setting not retained
Show 4 more
  • App does not access camera
  • App opens but doesn't work
  • App wants you to buy stuff
  • Causes iPhone OS to hang

Requested features

5 requests
  • Make the app functional
  • Provide usage instructions
  • Fix video quality settings
  • Improve connection stability
  • Clearer app description regarding hardware requirements

Magnifier & Microscope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HD Microscope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magnifier & Microscope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is HD Microscope free?
HD Microscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier & Microscope free?
Magnifier & Microscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HD Microscope or Magnifier & Microscope?
Magnifier & Microscope is rated higher. HD Microscope averages 1.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Magnifier & Microscope averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do HD Microscope or Magnifier & Microscope have ads?
Magnifier & Microscope shows ads; HD Microscope does not.
Which is updated more often, HD Microscope or Magnifier & Microscope?
HD Microscope ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magnifier & Microscope every 5 weeks. Most recently, HD Microscope was updated on October 15, 2026 and Magnifier & Microscope on October 4, 2026.

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