Comparison

LashCam vs Miniscope

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

Head to head
About

LashCam

View and capture images from a WiFi microscope directly on your iPhone or iPad. This utility app allows you to zoom, pause, play, and take snapshots of your magnified view.

Highlights
  • View WiFi microscope images
  • Zoom in and out
  • Pause and play live feed
  • Capture snapshots
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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applicition is used to appear the image of wifi microscope .when the wifi microscope is working, open the app and the image can be appeared on iphone . main function is zoom in and zoom out Pause/play, snap.

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

LashCam1 screens
Miniscope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Miniscope at every 2 months against LashCam's every 21 months. LashCam's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 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

LashCam ships an update every 21 months, Miniscope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LashCam versus Miniscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLashCamMiniscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer东献 刘Centauri Optics Limited

In-app purchases

None

LashCam

No in-app purchases

None

Miniscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LashCam free?
LashCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miniscope free?
Miniscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LashCam or Miniscope have ads?
Neither LashCam nor Miniscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LashCam or Miniscope?
LashCam ships an update every 21 months, and Miniscope every 2 months. Most recently, LashCam was updated on June 1, 2026 and Miniscope on September 17, 2026.

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