Macroscope Cam vs AutoVue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macroscope Cam
Transform your iPhone into a powerful magnifying tool to explore the intricate details of everyday objects. Capture stunning close-ups of nature, textures, and more with adjustable zoom and focus.
- iPhone to microscope conversion
- 3x to 15x zoom ruler
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- One-time purchase, forever access
- Close-up photography of small details
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Macroscope – Basically turns your iPhone into a Microscope! If you ever wondered how things look up close, Macroscope is the app to answer you that question. From inspecting bugs, flowers to your own skin or something completely random, Macroscope will blow you away in how the close-up world looks like, and to what an iPhone is capable of. Key Features: - Our unique approach to a camera app and our secret focus locking sauce will turn your iPhone into a microscope*. - Zoom ruler from 3x to 15x -> there is no detail we can't capture**. - Privacy focused, we collect no data and only require write access to save Photos. - No in-apps, purchase once keep forever. *) Microscope is a slight exaggeration, you won't be able to replace real world microscopes with this app to see bacteria or other small items. But if you want to see the eyes of a spider, or a hair on a fly, this is definitely close enough! **) Your mileage may vary, depending on lightning and the object you're capturing, colorful objects tend to keep their sharpness much better than those of the same color or smooth surfaces. Pro Tips: - Bring your phone as close as 1,5 fingers distance away from the lens until you start seeing a sharp image. * - Turn on the flashlight even when under direct sunlight for even better sharpness! *) Limited mode is about two palm lengths. Whether you're diving deep into nature's mysteries, examining a minor injury, or just ensuring your meal is hair-free, Macroscope is your go-to app! Please don't get addicted to checking the food out so close, it might be bad for your appetite! !CAUTION! / IMPORTANT NOTICE : Macroscope is made for the following iPhones: - iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max - iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus - iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Non compatible iPhones can now use the app, but with LIMITED quality! See the World Like Never Before! Download Macroscope now and dive into a universe of unseen details!
AutoVue
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This app can play live video feed and recored files from Wi-Fi enabled Car DVR. The main functions of the app are as follows: - View live video feed from AutoVue DVR - Download and play recorded video files from AutoVue DVR - Configure AutoVue DVR settings To use: - Install app on your smartphone. - Connect to AutoVue DVR via Wi-Fi - Run app * This software uses code of FFmpeg licensed under the LGPLv2.1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AutoVue at Free against Macroscope Cam's $3.99. AutoVue also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Macroscope Cam's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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
AutoVue is free to download; Macroscope Cam costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, AutoVue monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macroscope Cam | AutoVue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Don Vuckovic | CNS Link Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Macroscope Cam
No in-app purchases
AutoVue
No in-app purchases
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