# MicroREC App vs Macro Lens

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 78%). Macro Lens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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 78% of Macro Lens's.

MicroREC App ships an update every 5 weeks, Macro Lens monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MicroREC App | Macro Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microrec-app/id1524787428/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-lens/id6450160206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 153 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Custom Surgical GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524787430) | [Eduardo Callado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462820054) |

## What reviewers say

### MicroREC App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microrec-app/id1524787428)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Tier | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard Tier | $22.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Mini Tier | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier | $49.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Tier | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier | $499.99 | per year |


### Macro Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-lens/id6450160206)

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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the develop | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 September 22, 2026 and Macro Lens on September 23, 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.*