Comparison

MicroREC App vs Macro Lens

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

Head to head
About

MicroREC App

Manage and edit microscopic images and videos for medical professionals. Features include session organization, cloud storage, and in-app editing tools. Capture high-quality visuals with specialized camera controls.

Highlights
  • Session organization
  • Cloud storage
  • Video editing
  • Camera controls
  • Multi-device access
  • Watermark personalization
Features
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Experience easy-to-use data management for microscopic images and videos with the MicroREC App, exclusively designed for professionals in ophthalmology, endodontics, ENT, neurosurgery, and microscopy-related fields. DATA MANAGEMENT Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for files and organizing them. With MicroREC App, you can effortlessly locate any surgery or slit lamp examination in seconds, thanks to advanced search functionalities. - session organization - patient ID, comments, data, tags SAVE IN THE CLOUD INSTANTLY Running out of storage space on your phone? No worries! Our Custom Surgical cloud service provides a secure and organized platform where all your information and data are stored. Access your files anytime, anywhere, without worrying about device limitations. - multi-device access - secure storage - access instantly VIDEO EDITION Editing your images and videos has never been easier. With MicroREC App, you can conveniently perform edits directly within the application, saving you precious time and effort. - contrast adjustment - brightness control - rotation & flip - trim - crop - brush - text CAMERA FEATURES Capture the perfect shot or recording effortlessly with our specially tailored camera features, perfectly suited for operating rooms and clinics. - exposure control - white balance control - zoom in & focus control - video quality & audio control - watermark personalization - rotation & mirroring https://www.customsurgical.co Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/customsurgical/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CustomSurgical/ https://www.facebook.com/customsurgical1 Terms of use: https://customsurgical.co/app-eula/ Privacy policy: https://customsurgical.co/app-privacy-policy/

About

Macro Lens

This camera app offers a streamlined workflow for macro photography, providing real-time controls for focus, zoom, and flash intensity. It allows for quick switching between photo and video modes, and optionally tags captures with location data for better organization.

Highlights
  • Streamlined interface for fast shooting
  • Manual focus and zoom sliders
  • Adjustable flash intensity
  • Quick photo/video mode switching
  • Location-aware capture tagging
  • Clear permission onboarding
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Simple yet powerful, Macro Lens is an all-in-one camera app designed for macro photography enthusiasts. Macro Lens gives iPhone creators a focused macro workflow with real-time controls for focus, zoom, flash intensity, and brightness, plus quick switching between photo and video. • Streamlined Interface: Keep your attention on the subject with dedicated adjustment panels and convenient shortcuts. Touch and hold a control to access its options. • Easy Setup: Get started with guided camera and photo library permissions. Location access is optional, and no account is required. • Manual and Auto Focus: Fine-tune focus with a dedicated slider, or enable continuous autofocus to let the camera adjust as you compose your shot. • Zoom and Pinch Control: Frame tiny subjects using the Zoom slider or a familiar pinch gesture directly on the camera preview. • Adjustable Lighting: Control continuous torch intensity to illuminate small subjects and balance light on dark or reflective surfaces. • Brightness Control: Adjust exposure to brighten or darken your image before capturing. • Photo and Video Modes: Switch directly on the camera screen to capture still images or motion. Record video at 60 fps when supported by your iPhone’s camera configuration. • Photo Viewfinder: Enable an optional overview with a framing guide to help you compose shots while zoomed in. Drag it to either upper corner—the app remembers your preferred position. • Camera Control Support: Take photos and start or stop video recording using the physical Camera Control button on compatible iPhones. • Lock Screen and Control Center Access: Add the Macro Lens control to quickly open the camera from your Lock Screen or Control Center. • Keep the Screen Awake: Take your time composing and capturing without interruptions from Auto-Lock while the app is active. • Save to Photos: Captured photos and videos are saved directly to your photo library. • Optional Location Tags: Add location information to your photos and videos to help you remember where each shot was taken. Have an idea for Macro Lens? Submit a feature request directly from Settings or contact us by email for support. Requires iOS 26 or later. Close-focus capability, torch availability, and video frame rates depend on your iPhone’s camera hardware.

Screenshots

MicroREC App4 screens
Macro Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MicroREC App at Free against Macro Lens's $4.99. MicroREC App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Macro Lens's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

MicroREC App is free to download; Macro Lens costs $4.99 up front. MicroREC App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Macro Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MicroREC App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MicroREC App's written reviews are positive against 73% of Macro Lens's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroREC App ships an update every 5 weeks, Macro Lens monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MicroREC App versus Macro Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroREC AppMacro Lens
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB16 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperCustom Surgical GmbHEduardo Callado

Customer experience

MicroREC App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Macro Lens

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MicroREC App

Subscriptions10
  • Mini Tier14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Standard Tier14 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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  • Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • 3 Months1 Month trial$34.993 Months
  • Mini Tier$39.991 Year
  • Premium Tier14 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • 3 Months14 Days trial$59.993 Months
  • Standard Tier$199.991 Year
  • Premium Tier$499.991 Year
1 purchases

Macro Lens

One-time1
  • Tip the develop$0.99

Questions

Is MicroREC App free?
MicroREC App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Macro Lens free?
Macro Lens costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MicroREC App or Macro Lens?
MicroREC App is rated higher. MicroREC App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Macro Lens averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do MicroREC App or Macro Lens have ads?
MicroREC App shows ads; Macro Lens does not.
Which is updated more often, MicroREC App or Macro Lens?
MicroREC App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Macro Lens monthly. Most recently, MicroREC App was updated on October 9, 2026 and Macro Lens on October 13, 2026.

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