# Magnifier vs Labscope

The clearest difference is rating: Labscope at 3.4 against Magnifier's 1.0. Labscope also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Magnifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Magnifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Labscope holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Labscope has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Magnifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of Labscope's.

Magnifier ships an update every 2 months, Labscope every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnifier | Labscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-best-ultimate/id1409285566/reviews) | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sang-seop LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276061930) | [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-best-ultimate/id1409285566)

This app uses your device's camera to magnify small text and objects, making them easier to see. It offers adjustable zoom, brightness, and flash controls, along with over 100 built-in filters for enhanced viewing. You can also capture and save magnified images.

**Highlights:** High zoom magnification, Easy photo capture, Adjustable brightness and zoom, Over 100 built-in filters, Light and flash support, Gallery for captured photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Labscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855)

Transform your ZEISS microscope into a WiFi-enabled imaging system. Capture images and videos of microscopic samples, add annotations, and generate reports. Ideal for laboratories, universities, schools, and hobbyists, it facilitates digital learning and easy sharing.

**Highlights:** WiFi-enabled microscope imaging, Image and video capture, Annotations and report creation, Image processing, Network and direct sharing, Digital classroom system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Channel (Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| AI Cell Confluency(Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| AI Cell Counting(Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| Multi Channel | $449.99 | one-time |
| AI Cell Counting | $499.99 | one-time |
| AI Cell Confluency | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnifier free?

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

### Is Labscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magnifier or Labscope?

Labscope is rated higher. Magnifier averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Labscope averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Magnifier or Labscope have ads?

Neither Magnifier nor Labscope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magnifier or Labscope?

Magnifier ships an update every 2 months, and Labscope every 3 months. Most recently, Magnifier was updated on October 11, 2026 and Labscope on October 14, 2026.

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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.*