Comparison

Macroscope Cam vs Filmic Pro Editor

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

Filmic Pro Editor

Transform your photos with instant, film-inspired effects. Discover unique looks with a single tap, or customize color, contrast, and grain. New simulations are added monthly to keep your creative options fresh.

Highlights
  • Instant film-inspired effects
  • One-tap aesthetic generation
  • Customizable color and contrast
  • Adjustable grain and vignette
  • Monthly new film simulations
  • Lightweight and performant
Features
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COLOROID The darkroom, in your pocket. Shoot digital, finish on film. Coloroid turns any photo into an authentic analog frame with a single tap. No endless scrolling, no fuss. Tap once for a fresh film look. Tap again for another. Stop when it feels right. ONE TAP, INFINITE FILM Every tap loads a new film-inspired look built from real film stocks, grain, and light. Your gallery stays full of frames you never knew you wanted. REAL FILM STOCKS Hand-tuned emulsions, from warm portrait tones to punchy saturated color and high-contrast black & white. Classic slide film, instant print, and pushed color negative vibes, and many more. DIAL IT IN Keep it simple or go deep. Exposure, contrast, saturation, white balance, tint, highlights, shadows, black point, grain and grain size, dust, vignette, and chromatic aberration. All live, all yours. LIGHT LEAKS & TEXTURES Layer real analog character onto any shot with a library of light leaks and film overlays. LUT FILTER PACKS Graded color looks organized into packs, for cinematic tones in a single tap. SAVE YOUR RECIPES Found a look you love? Save it as a custom film and reuse it forever. Tap the heart to keep the looks you like as you go. BUILT-IN FILM CAMERA Shoot straight into Coloroid with a fast, minimal camera, or import from your library. STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Your photos and film data never leave your phone. Export in JPEG, HEIC, or PNG with your metadata intact. Tap. Develop. Share. COLOROID PRO Film looks, editing tools, and the camera require a Coloroid Pro subscription. Choose weekly, with a free trial for eligible new subscribers, or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: Apple App Store User Agreement - Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://tahatuna.com/coloroidprivacy For more information, please visit https://tahatuna.com

Screenshots

Macroscope Cam4 screens
Filmic Pro Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Filmic Pro Editor at Free against Macroscope Cam's $3.99. Filmic Pro Editor also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Macroscope Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads and device support 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

Filmic Pro Editor is free to download; Macroscope Cam costs $3.99 up front. Filmic Pro Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Macroscope Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Macroscope Cam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Pro Editor has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Macroscope Cam's written reviews are positive against 85% of Filmic Pro Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, Filmic Pro Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Macroscope Cam versus Filmic Pro Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroscope CamFilmic Pro Editor
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDon VuckovicAli Taha Tuna

Customer experience

Macroscope Cam

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

Filmic Pro Editor

All ratings92 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Macroscope Cam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Filmic Pro Editor

Subscriptions3
  • Coloroid Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Coloroid Pro$7.991 Month
  • Coloroid Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Coloroid Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Macroscope Cam free?
Macroscope Cam costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filmic Pro Editor free?
Filmic Pro Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macroscope Cam or Filmic Pro Editor?
Macroscope Cam is rated higher. Macroscope Cam averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Filmic Pro Editor averages 4.8 from 92 ratings.
Do Macroscope Cam or Filmic Pro Editor have ads?
Neither Macroscope Cam nor Filmic Pro Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macroscope Cam or Filmic Pro Editor?
Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, and Filmic Pro Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Macroscope Cam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Filmic Pro Editor on October 27, 2026.

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