# Macro Mode vs Macro Camera Pro

Macro Mode and Macro Camera Pro both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Macro Mode's written reviews are positive against 0% of Macro Camera Pro's. Macro Mode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (95 vs 3). Macro Camera Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Macro Camera Pro is free to download; Macro Mode costs $2.99 up front. Macro Camera Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.3 for Macro Camera Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 95 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Macro Camera Pro's.

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, Macro Camera Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Mode | Macro Camera Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-camera-pro-manual-focus/id6757978101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Tedy Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847609599) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Mode

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 Camera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-camera-pro-manual-focus/id6757978101)

Gain precise control over your iPhone's camera for stunning close-up photography. Manually adjust focus, lock lenses, and fine-tune exposure for professional-quality macro shots. Features like focus peaking and a variable torch help illuminate and capture intricate details.

**Highlights:** Manual focus slider with haptic feedback, Lens lock for Ultra-Wide macro lens, Real-time focus peaking, Manual exposure control (ISO, shutter speed), Dimmable variable torch, Focus stacking for increased depth of field

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Macro Camera Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro Mode free?

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

### Is Macro Camera Pro free?

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

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

Macro Mode is rated higher. Macro Mode averages 4.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Macro Camera Pro averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Macro Mode nor Macro Camera Pro shows ads.

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

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, and Macro Camera Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Macro Mode was updated on September 22, 2026 and Macro Camera Pro on September 20, 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.*