Comparison

Macro by Camera+ vs Macro Mode

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

Head to head
About

Macro by Camera+

Easily capture stunning close-up photos with intelligent lens selection and powerful manual controls. Enhance your subject's clarity and contrast with built-in tools for framing and focus.

Highlights
  • Intelligent lens selection
  • Manual focus control
  • Manual EV control
  • Focus peaking overlay
  • Grid for composition
  • Histogram visualization
  • Automatic contrast enhancement
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From the developers that brought you the best-selling Camera+, and Camera+ 2, Macro by Camera+ will instantly be another staple of your digital camera bag. The goal of Macro by Camera+ is to take the fuss out of taking amazing-looking close-up photos. The app intelligently chooses the best lens for your shot, and gives you just the right tools to make your subject shine. And there's no hardware envy required: Macro is compatible with any iPhone that can run iOS 15! The controls in Macro by Camera+ are laser focused and powerfully aimed at getting the perfect up-close image in crystal clear focus. It includes manually controlled focus and EV so you can precisely control the focus and brightness of your photo. It also features several handy on-screen tools to help you frame and plan your shot. - Focus peaking outlines what parts of your photo are in focus. - Grid helps you position your subject on the screen. - Histogram lets you visualize the relative brightness of your shot. After you carefully frame and shoot your photo, Macro by Camera+ will intelligently apply our secret formula to make your subjects crisp and contrasty, without making them look unnatural! And because Macro by Camera+ saves directly to your Photo Library, your shots are instantly available for editing in your favorite software (like Camera+ 2).

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Macro by Camera+4 screens
Macro Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Macro Mode at 4.4 against Macro by Camera+'s 2.9. Macro Mode also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 26%) and ratings volume (95 vs 23). Macro by Camera+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macro Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Macro by Camera+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macro by Camera+ ships an update every 2 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Macro by Camera+ versus Macro Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro by Camera+Macro Mode
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating2.9 (23 ratings)4.4 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews59.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2395 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLateNiteSoft S.L.Kenneth Kao

Customer experience

Macro by Camera+

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative61.8%

Macro Mode

All ratings95 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative38.1%

In-app purchases

None

Macro by Camera+

No in-app purchases

None

Macro Mode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macro by Camera+ free?
Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Macro Mode free?
Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Macro by Camera+ or Macro Mode?
Macro Mode is rated higher. Macro by Camera+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.
Do Macro by Camera+ or Macro Mode have ads?
Neither Macro by Camera+ nor Macro Mode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macro by Camera+ or Macro Mode?
Macro by Camera+ ships an update every 2 months, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Macro by Camera+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Macro Mode on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Macro by Camera+ or Macro Mode?
Macro by Camera+ currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Macro Mode at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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