# Macro Mode vs Macro Lens

The clearest difference is rating: Macro Mode at 4.4 against Macro Lens's 3.6. Macro Mode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (95 vs 5). Macro Lens's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). On ads there is nothing between them.

Macro Mode costs $2.99 and Macro Lens $4.99 up front. Macro Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Macro Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Macro Mode holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 95 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Macro Mode's written reviews are positive against 78% of Macro Lens's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, Macro Lens monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Mode | Macro Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-lens/id6450160206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Eduardo Callado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462820054) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Lens

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

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 Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Lens free?

Macro Lens costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Macro Mode or Macro Lens?

Macro Mode is rated higher. Macro Mode averages 4.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Macro Lens averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Macro Mode or Macro Lens have ads?

Neither Macro Mode nor Macro Lens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macro Mode or Macro Lens?

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, and Macro Lens monthly. Most recently, Macro Mode 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.*