# mScopePal vs I

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mScopePal at 44% against I's 0%. mScopePal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). I's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. mScopePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

I holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mScopePal has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of mScopePal's written reviews are positive against 0% of I's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

mScopePal ships an update every 4 months, I every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mScopePal | I |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscopepal/id1446207192/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-loupe/id1451110631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Phiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/427443339) | [GemEx Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/569632303) |

## What reviewers say

### mScopePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mscopepal/id1446207192)

This camera app aids in capturing microscopic images by allowing easy adjustment of color and brightness. It supports zooming and manual focus to avoid disturbing the microscope's settings. It's designed to be used with a microscope and an adapter on compatible Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Microscopic image capture, Color adjustment (white balance), Brightness adjustment (exposure), Zooming support, Manual focus function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-loupe/id1451110631)

Capture and share detailed images of diamonds and gemstones using a specialized iPhone or iPad accessory. Easily catalog and save your findings with a user-friendly interface designed for consumers.

**Highlights:** Capture detailed images of diamonds/gemstones, Works with iPhone/iPad accessory, Save, label, and catalog images, Consumer-friendly alternative to traditional loupes, Share captured images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iLoupe Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mScopePal free?

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

### Is I free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mScopePal or I?

I is rated higher. mScopePal averages 2.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while I averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do mScopePal or I have ads?

Neither mScopePal nor I shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mScopePal or I?

mScopePal ships an update every 4 months, and I every 2 months. Most recently, mScopePal was updated on October 24, 2026 and I on October 16, 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.*