Comparison

Macroscope Cam vs PIXLport

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

PIXLport

Easily import media files from external sources to your device. Offers advanced renaming options with previews and safety checks before import. Built by a professional photographer.

Highlights
  • Import media from external sources
  • Customizable file renaming options
  • Preview renamed files before import
  • Automatic renaming with date and text
  • Incrementing numbers for filenames
  • Import progress monitoring
  • Storage and filename conflict safety checks
Features
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Want to import your media files while on the go? Enjoy pro level importing features in your pocket with PIXLport. Choose a source • Supported devices will appear in the source menu (external memory card reader required for iOS devices) • Option to choose a custom folder via Files for import Choose a destination • Select a folder "On My iPhone" or a location on an external drive to save your files Select files • View a list of files on your source device and select specific files to download • Toggle preview images of source files Rename files • Automatically rename files on import • Rename files with creation date formatted as year, month, day (yyyy_mm_dd, yy_mm_dd, yyyymmdd, yymmdd) • Rename files with a custom text entry (My_Trip, California, etc) • Add incrementing numbers with custom start number and custom 0-padding • Preview all renamed files before committing to import Import • View the percentage of completion of your total job and the percentage of completion of each individual file • Pause imports while in progress • Cancel imports in progress • Upon completion, view total size of files imported, total number of files imported, and any errors encountered Safety checks • Sufficient storage space safety check performed before import begins • Filename conflicts in destination folder safety check performed before import begins Built by a professional photographer.

Screenshots

Macroscope Cam4 screens
PIXLport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Macroscope Cam at #177 against PIXLport's unranked. Macroscope Cam also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). PIXLport's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Macroscope Cam costs $3.99 and PIXLport $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Macroscope Cam against 5.0 for PIXLport. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, PIXLport every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Macroscope Cam versus PIXLport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroscope CamPIXLport
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDon VuckovicChristopher Macke

Customer experience

Macroscope Cam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PIXLport

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Macroscope Cam

No in-app purchases

None

PIXLport

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Macroscope Cam free?
Macroscope Cam costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIXLport free?
PIXLport costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Macroscope Cam or PIXLport?
Macroscope Cam and PIXLport are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Macroscope Cam or PIXLport have ads?
Neither Macroscope Cam nor PIXLport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macroscope Cam or PIXLport?
Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, and PIXLport every 10 months. Most recently, Macroscope Cam was updated on September 10, 2026 and PIXLport on August 17, 2026.

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