# Zoom 100x Camera vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Macro Mode at 60% against Zoom 100x Camera's 30%. Macro Mode also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Zoom 100x Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Zoom 100x Camera costs $4.99 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 — 266 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 October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zoom 100x Camera | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoom-100x-camera/id1176417186/reviews) | **[4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **59.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANAME OHARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/899986346) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Zoom 100x Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoom-100x-camera/id1176417186)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good zoom functionality
- 🚀 Useful for distant subjects
- ✨ Can produce better images than native camera (sometimes)
- 🎯 Good for close-up shots
- ✅ Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor image quality at high zoom
- 🌫️ Grainy and pixelated images
- 📸 Blurry photos at high zoom
- 💸 Not worth the money
- 📱 Native camera often better

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zoom 100x Camera free?

Zoom 100x Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zoom 100x Camera or Macro Mode?

Macro Mode is rated higher. Zoom 100x Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.

### Do Zoom 100x Camera or Macro Mode have ads?

Neither Zoom 100x Camera nor Macro Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zoom 100x Camera or Macro Mode?

Zoom 100x Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Zoom 100x Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and Macro Mode on October 17, 2026.

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