Comparison

MacroPhoto vs Magnifier OCR

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

Head to head
About

MacroPhoto

This app transforms your device into a powerful magnifying glass with macro photography capabilities. Easily enlarge your view, capture detailed images with added comments, and utilize features like a torch and image sharpening for enhanced visual inspection.

Highlights
  • 3x magnification (approx. 7x)
  • Tap-and-hold to enlarge
  • Automatic photo capture on tap release
  • Add comments to photos
  • Torch/light functionality
  • Image sharpening and corner detection
  • Stationary preview auto-stop
Features
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Magnifier - Macro photography app. When launched, it will be a normal camera view. ・Touch and hold anywhere to enlarge 3x (~7x). You can drag the magnification area. The magnification area (circular area) will continue to display for 5 seconds even after you stop tapping. It will disappear as soon as you tap the screen. ・If the camera switch is on, when you stop tapping, a photo will be taken at that time and thumbnails will be pasted at the bottom of the screen in order. If there are more than 5 thumbnails, the oldest thumbnails will be overwritten. ・When you tap a thumbnail, you can add a comment to the photo image and store it. ・The focus will be on the point you are tapping. It will focus from near to far. ・You can turn on the torch (light). ・You can sharpen the preview video image (sharpen button). ・You can emphasize the object that was in focus in the preview video image (corner detection button). ・You can display a list of stored photos and comments. ・It has a function that stops the preview after about 10 seconds if the device is stationary. The preview will resume if you move the device. *** This app uses the following open source software: - GPUImage (Copyright (c) 2012, Brad Larson, Ben Cochran, Hugues Lismonde, Keitaroh Kobayashi, Alaric Cole, Matthew Clark, Jacob Gundersen, Chris Williams. All rights reserved.)

About

Magnifier OCR

Features
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Struggling to read small print? Magnifier OCR is your magnifying glass and text reader in one app. Magnifier OCR – Text Reader helps you read tiny text on medicine labels, packaging, menus, instructions, and receipts. Turn hard-to-see words into clear, readable text in seconds. Perfect for anyone who needs extra help seeing small print. USE IT EVERY DAY FOR: • Medicine and prescription labels • Food ingredients and nutrition facts • Restaurant and café menus • Instructions and manuals • Serial numbers and receipts KEY FEATURES • Instant magnifier with smooth zoom and flashlight • Fast OCR text recognition • Reading mode with large, adjustable, high-contrast text • Copy and share text to Notes, Messages, or Mail • Simple one-hand design • Accessibility-friendly for low vision users WHO IS IT FOR? • Seniors and older adults • People with low vision • Anyone who struggles with small text • Everyday use at home or on the go HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at the text 2. Zoom in or turn on the flashlight 3. Tap to recognize text 4. Read clearly in large letters PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy matters. No account required. Photos are not stored. No personal data shared. PRO VERSION Upgrade to Pro for an ad-free experience and full access to all features. Download now and make small text easy to read again.

Screenshots

MacroPhoto4 screens
Magnifier OCR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magnifier OCR at Free against MacroPhoto's $0.99. Magnifier OCR also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). MacroPhoto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Magnifier OCR is free to download; MacroPhoto costs $0.99 up front. Magnifier OCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MacroPhoto asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacroPhoto ships an update every 8 months, Magnifier OCR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MacroPhoto versus Magnifier OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroPhotoMagnifier OCR
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROFUMI MARUOmayabella s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

MacroPhoto

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magnifier OCR

Subscriptions1
  • Pro version$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is MacroPhoto free?
MacroPhoto costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier OCR free?
Magnifier OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MacroPhoto or Magnifier OCR have ads?
Magnifier OCR shows ads; MacroPhoto does not.
Which is updated more often, MacroPhoto or Magnifier OCR?
MacroPhoto ships an update every 8 months, and Magnifier OCR every 3 months. Most recently, MacroPhoto was updated on October 10, 2026 and Magnifier OCR on October 16, 2026.

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