Comparison

Coaching Capillaire vs Miniscope

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

Head to head
About

Coaching Capillaire

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It is a Wi-Fi portable microscope with an Apple mobile device to view live images, freeze them, capture them and save them to the Photo album of the device. AirMicro and iPad / iPhone / iPod touch are connected via Wi-Fi and easy to use in many ways, such as industry, beauty, medical, education, science, identification, archeology, and agriculture. Also it is convenient to use no matter you are at home, at school, in the office, in the factory, on business trip, on the field… wherever you are. Users could save the captured image and measure it by six types of scale function. Users could also use “paint” function to mark or take notes on image then save the image with scale and your notes. Main function * Magnification: 0-10x, 30x, 50x, 100x, 200x, 400x * Six types of scale function and are able to measure the object directly and save it as database. * Paint function which is able to mark or take notes on the image. * Be able to divide into two frames in one screen to compare images by capturing two images or searching images in PHOTO album. * The image could be enlarged to full screen to observe the image closely. * Connected via Wi-Fi with iPad/ iPhone/ iPod touch

About

Miniscope

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This application is only applicable to devices with Type-C ports. Miniscope is the official companion app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope microscope. View live microscopic images, zoom in on details, and capture high‑quality photos or videos directly to your device. Full Description Miniscope app by Centauri Optics Miniscope app is the dedicated viewing app for the Centauri Optics Miniscope series of microscopes, transforming your iPad into a high‑resolution digital microscope interface. Connect your Miniscope via USB‑C and start exploring the microscopic world instantly, no complicated setup required. Key Features: Live Video Feed – View real‑time images from your Miniscope with smooth, high‑resolution streaming. Zoom Function – Pinch to zoom or use on‑screen controls to examine fine details in your samples. Image and Video Capture – Take high‑quality still images or record full‑motion videos directly from the live feed. Time‑Lapse Recording – Document slow processes like crystal formation, microorganism movement, or plant cell changes. Simple Storage and Sharing – Save files directly to your device for easy access in reports, presentations, or archives. Plug‑and‑Play Simplicity – Just connect via USB‑C to start observing immediately. Ideal For: Classroom demonstrations and hands‑on STEM learning Student projects and science experiments Hobbyists exploring plant, water, or material samples Fieldwork and mobile microscopy setups The Miniscope app makes digital microscopy simple, portable, and precise, giving you a clear window into the hidden world.

Screenshots

Coaching Capillaire4 screens
Miniscope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Miniscope at every 2 months against Coaching Capillaire's every 6 months. Coaching Capillaire's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Coaching Capillaire ships an update every 6 months, Miniscope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Coaching Capillaire versus Miniscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoaching CapillaireMiniscope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMYGUARD CO., LTD.Centauri Optics Limited

In-app purchases

None

Coaching Capillaire

No in-app purchases

None

Miniscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coaching Capillaire free?
Coaching Capillaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Miniscope free?
Miniscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Coaching Capillaire or Miniscope have ads?
Neither Coaching Capillaire nor Miniscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coaching Capillaire or Miniscope?
Coaching Capillaire ships an update every 6 months, and Miniscope every 2 months. Most recently, Coaching Capillaire was updated on November 7, 2026 and Miniscope on November 8, 2026.

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