# Macro Mode vs Secure Video Player

The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure Video Player at every 6 weeks against Macro Mode's every 7 months. Secure Video Player also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Macro Mode's advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Macro Mode costs $2.99 and Secure Video Player $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, Secure Video Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Mode | Secure Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **99** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) | [Antonio Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/717896382) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Mode

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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


### Secure Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-video-player/id6796744332)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro Mode free?

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

### Is Secure Video Player free?

Secure Video Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Macro Mode or Secure Video Player have ads?

Neither Macro Mode nor Secure Video Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macro Mode or Secure Video Player?

Macro Mode ships an update every 7 months, and Secure Video Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, Macro Mode was updated on November 11, 2026 and Secure Video Player on November 6, 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.*