# Macro Mode vs BlaX Macro Camera

The clearest difference is price: BlaX Macro Camera at Free against Macro Mode's $2.99. BlaX Macro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). Macro Mode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (95 vs 2). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BlaX Macro Camera is free to download; Macro Mode costs $2.99 up front. BlaX Macro Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Macro Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Macro Mode against 4.5 for BlaX Macro Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 95 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Macro Mode's written reviews are positive against 75% of BlaX Macro Camera's.

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, BlaX Macro Camera every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Mode | BlaX Macro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blax-macro-camera/id6480497345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Lars Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576176819) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Mode

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

**Currently charting:** #92 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


### BlaX Macro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blax-macro-camera/id6480497345)

Capture stunning close-up images with advanced manual controls and real-time previews. This camera app offers a large live viewfinder, customizable interface, and powerful editing tools for macro photography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Large live viewfinder with real-time preview, Customizable interface and presets, Manual focus, exposure, and white balance, Composition tools like Rule of Thirds, RAW and ProRAW capture options, Configurable watermark

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Elite | Free | one-time |
| Unlock all the features | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Pro features | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small World Tipping | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro Mode free?

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

### Is BlaX Macro Camera free?

BlaX Macro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Macro Mode or BlaX Macro Camera?

BlaX Macro Camera is rated higher. Macro Mode averages 4.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while BlaX Macro Camera averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Macro Mode or BlaX Macro Camera have ads?

Neither Macro Mode nor BlaX Macro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macro Mode or BlaX Macro Camera?

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, and BlaX Macro Camera every 4 days. Most recently, Macro Mode was updated on September 22, 2026 and BlaX Macro Camera on August 19, 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.*