# Microcosm vs 16

The clearest difference is rating: 16 at 5.0 against Microcosm's 3.0. 16 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microcosm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 16 asks for nothing beyond the download.

16 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microcosm | 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcosm-ar-voxel-drawing/id1244946214/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-bit-camera/id6757456387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Straw Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913092377) | [Orlando Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867096538) |

## What reviewers say

### Microcosm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microcosm-ar-voxel-drawing/id1244946214)

Create and design immersive 3D worlds using augmented and virtual reality. Utilize various drawing tools, copy-paste functionality, and advanced editing options to bring your voxel creations to life. Capture and export your designs for further use.

**Highlights:** Augmented and virtual reality world building, Freehand and box brush drawing tools, Copy/paste and undo/redo functionality, Voxel transparency control, World rotation and scaling, Screenshot and video capture, OBJ+MTL and PLY export (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microcosm Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


### 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-bit-camera/id6757456387)

Capture photos and videos with a distinct retro pixel aesthetic. Apply the effect live or to existing media, with adjustable pixel size. Save your creations directly to your device's photo library.

**Highlights:** Live pixel camera preview, Record pixel-style videos, Pixelize existing photos, Adjustable pixel size, Save to Photos library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microcosm free?

Microcosm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 16 free?

16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microcosm or 16?

16 is rated higher. Microcosm averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 16 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Microcosm or 16 have ads?

Neither Microcosm nor 16 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*