Spotter vs Macro Mode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spotter
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By Planespotter for Planespotters!!! Have your plane photos in the pocket. Show your friends what you have caught with all important info like plane, livery, registration and many more... -Import your photos -Browse your photos -Easily search in photos -Statistics about airlines you've caught -Get better ranks for more unique registrations You can remind your spotting sessions with photos anywhere anytime.
Macro Mode
Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.
- Macro photography and videography
- Focus peaking and manual controls
- Adjustable LED flashlight brightness
- Automatic optimal lens selection
- 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video
- HDR Dolby Vision support
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Shoot stunning macro photos and videos with your iPhone or iPad using Macro Mode. Focus Peaking & Manual Controls Precisely adjust focus and exposure using a simple slider. You can even control the brightness of the LED flashlight to get just the right amount of light on your subject. Always the Right Lens Macro Mode automatically uses the optimal lens for macro shots, avoiding switching between the ultra-wide and wide lenses. Macro Videos Record videos in up to 4K at 60 fps or 1080p slow motion at 240 fps, with full HDR Dolby Vision support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Macro Mode at every 7 months against Spotter's every 16 months. Macro Mode also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Spotter's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Spotter costs $4.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spotter ships an update every 16 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spotter | Macro Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #111 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukas Matousek | Kenneth Kao |
In-app purchases
Spotter
No in-app purchases
Macro Mode
No in-app purchases
