# Dual Lens vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is rating: Dual Lens at 5.0 against Macro Mode's 4.4. Dual Lens also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked). Macro Mode's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dual Lens costs $4.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dual Lens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dual Lens ships an update every 4 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dual Lens | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-lens/id1468293808/reviews)** | [4.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Chmiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/498209576) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Dual Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-lens/id1468293808)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record video simultaneously using your iPhone's front and rear cameras. Choose from various layouts like split-screen or picture-in-picture for dynamic footage. Ideal for vlogging, streaming, or capturing memories.

**Highlights:** Record front and rear cameras at once, Multiple layout options (split-screen, PiP), Ideal for vlogging and streaming, Capture special moments, Dynamic video creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Mode

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

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 Dual Lens free?

Dual Lens 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, Dual Lens or Macro Mode?

Dual Lens is rated higher. Dual Lens averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 99 ratings.

### Do Dual Lens or Macro Mode have ads?

Neither Dual Lens nor Macro Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dual Lens or Macro Mode?

Dual Lens ships an update every 4 months, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Dual Lens was updated on June 4, 2026 and Macro Mode on October 30, 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.*