Comparison

MicVision vs BactiSee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MicVision

Capture high-clarity images and videos from microscopes using your smartphone. Optimize illumination and focus for technical and medical applications. Share your findings easily via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Capture high-clarity images and videos
  • Optimized camera settings
  • Fine control of illumination and focus
  • Standardize documentation workflows
  • Share images/videos via email and social media
Features
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MicVision by CJ-Optik captures image/video via CJ-Optik Phone-Imaging-Port for diagnostic and surgical microscopes for technical and medical applications. MicVision standardises video and image documentation workflows in combination with any microscope. It leverages on the advances of the mobile phone imaging technology to capture high clarity of the image/video by optimised camera settings including fine controlling of illumination and focus. With MicVision and the smartphone sharing capability, the captured image/video can be shared onto popular social media like Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and etc, and also possible to be sent through email, together with patient information. Information captured and stored are only for viewing references and not diagnosis. MicVision is not intended to replace patient information systems / picture archiving systems (PACS). MicVision does not provide live images with true reality to be used for diagnostics purpose.

About

BactiSee

This application assists researchers and scientists in counting bacteria from microscope images directly on their device. It offers features for importing, organizing, and processing images with secure, on-device data handling. Seamlessly export analyzed images for integration into scientific workflows and publications.

Highlights
  • Microscope image import
  • Intuitive renaming and search
  • ImageJ.JS integration for analysis
  • Secure on-device data storage
  • Seamless image export
  • Minimalist user interface
Features
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BactiSee - Your Microbial Analysis Companion Welcome to BactiSee, the ultimate tool tailored for researchers and scientists to effortlessly count bacteria in microscope images. Our app empowers you with cutting-edge features to streamline your analysis process, and it all happens right on your device, without compromising your data's security. Key Features: Image Import: Import images from your gallery or capture new ones with your device's camera, ensuring a diverse range of samples for analysis. Intuitive Renaming: Organize your scans with ease by renaming them, allowing you to locate specific samples swiftly. Quick Search: Locate specific scans based on their names, saving you valuable time during your busy research sessions. ImageJ.JS Integration: Harness the power of ImageJ.JS, ensuring precise and efficient image processing directly on your device. Data Security: Rest easy knowing that your scans and data stay within your device, and no images are uploaded to external servers. Seamless Export: After analysis, effortlessly export your processed images to the gallery, enabling easy integration with your workflow and scientific publications. Minimalist UI: Focus solely on your research without distraction, thanks to BactiSee's clean and minimal user interface. Enhance your scientific endeavors with BactiSee - the app designed to simplify bacterial analysis while preserving the precision you demand. Experience the convenience of conducting your research on-the-go with our intuitive and powerful tools. Embrace the future of microbial analysis - download BactiSee now and elevate your research to new heights! (Note: All images and microscope samples used in the app's promotional material are for illustrative purposes only.) Made by Suraj Pathak, M.S. CS, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Yuzhen Zhang, PhD. Food Science, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lili He, Professor and Department Head, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Screenshots

MicVision1 screens
BactiSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BactiSee at every 7 months against MicVision's every 17 months. BactiSee also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicVision ships an update every 17 months, BactiSee every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MicVision versus BactiSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicVisionBactiSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCJ-Optik GmbH & Co. KGLili He

Customer experience

MicVision

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BactiSee

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MicVision

No in-app purchases

None

BactiSee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicVision free?
MicVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BactiSee free?
BactiSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicVision or BactiSee have ads?
Neither MicVision nor BactiSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicVision or BactiSee?
MicVision ships an update every 17 months, and BactiSee every 7 months. Most recently, MicVision was updated on August 25, 2026 and BactiSee on June 10, 2026.

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