Macro Mode vs WeatherFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
WeatherFrame
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WeatherFrame macht aus deinen Fotos kleine Wetter-Erinnerungen: Die App ergänzt Bilder automatisch mit Wetter, Temperatur, Ort, Datum und Uhrzeit. Das Overlay lässt sich individuell anpassen, verschieben, speichern und direkt teilen. Fotos werden lokal auf dem Gerät verarbeitet, ohne Nutzerkonto, Werbung oder Tracking. Da WeatherFrame die Daten aus dem Foto nutzt, kann dies auch noch im Nachhinein passieren
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WeatherFrame at Free against Macro Mode's $2.99. WeatherFrame also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
WeatherFrame is free to download; Macro Mode costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, WeatherFrame fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macro Mode | WeatherFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenneth Kao | Jörg Bleymehl |
In-app purchases
Macro Mode
No in-app purchases
WeatherFrame
No in-app purchases
