# Labscope vs Lilo

The clearest difference is rating: Lilo at 4.7 against Labscope's 3.4. Lilo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 5). Labscope's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lilo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Labscope's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lilo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Labscope ships an update every 3 months, Lilo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Labscope | Lilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215) | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Labscope free?

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

### Is Lilo free?

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

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

Lilo is rated higher. Labscope averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Lilo averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Labscope or Lilo have ads?

Neither Labscope nor Lilo shows ads.

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

Labscope ships an update every 3 months, and Lilo every 8 days. Most recently, Labscope was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lilo 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.*