Zoom 100x Camera vs Macro Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zoom 100x Camera
This app allows you to access and control the telephoto and wide-angle lenses of your dual-camera device separately. Achieve extreme zoom levels, up to 100x, and switch between fixed lens modes or auto simultaneous use for enhanced photography.
- Up to 100x zoom
- Separate telephoto and wide-angle lens access
- Switchable fixed lens modes
- Auto simultaneous lens use
- Zoom in/out by tapping and holding '1x' button
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Extreme Zoom Camera. Switch WideAngle-Lens of DualCamera-Device with TelePhoto-Lens. Now, you can access those camera feature separately. Tap and hold '1x' button to zoom in/out. Or drag the button horizontally. ◯ Feature of the application - Up to 100x zoom! (depends on devices) - iPhone X series / Plus series telephoto camera and wide-angle camera can be used separately - Selectable from three of fixed telephoto camera, fixed wide-angle camera and auto simultaneous use Notice: maximum zoom ratio is depends on your device hardware. Older device might has smaller zoom scale.
Macro Mode
Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.
- Macro photography and videography
- Focus peaking and manual controls
- Adjustable LED flashlight brightness
- Automatic optimal lens selection
- 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video
- HDR Dolby Vision support
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Shoot stunning macro photos and videos with your iPhone or iPad using Macro Mode. Focus Peaking & Manual Controls Precisely adjust focus and exposure using a simple slider. You can even control the brightness of the LED flashlight to get just the right amount of light on your subject. Always the Right Lens Macro Mode automatically uses the optimal lens for macro shots, avoiding switching between the ultra-wide and wide lenses. Macro Videos Record videos in up to 4K at 60 fps or 1080p slow motion at 240 fps, with full HDR Dolby Vision support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Zoom 100x Camera at free against Macro Mode's paid. Zoom 100x Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Macro Mode's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 30%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Zoom 100x Camera costs $2.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macro Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Zoom 100x Camera's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.
Zoom 100x Camera ships an update every 2 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zoom 100x Camera | Macro Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (267 ratings) | 4.4 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 267 — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KANAME OHARA | Kenneth Kao |
Customer experience
Zoom 100x Camera
Macro Mode
Bugs and requests
Zoom 100x Camera
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes after updates (iOS 15, iPhone 12 Pro)
- App won't start
- Video recording not saving
- App crashes on opening
- App won't allow photo access
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- Rate our app pop-up prevents taking pictures
- Continuous shooting blocked
- Sound not usable in picture mode
- Video zoom fixed after update
- Limited continuous recording time
Requested features
9 requests- Allow custom button colors
- Add realistic lens sound effects
- Implement AI for noise reduction and clarity
- Add a slider for zoom control
- Allow taking photos in high resolution, RAW, or TIFF
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- Add manual focus control
- Allow selecting lenses during video recording
- Improve image stabilization
- Add pro settings like ISO and white balance
Macro Mode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Zoom 100x Camera
No in-app purchases
Macro Mode
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Zoom 100x Camera free?
Is Macro Mode free?
Which has better reviews, Zoom 100x Camera or Macro Mode?
Do Zoom 100x Camera or Macro Mode have ads?
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