Comparison

Macroscope Cam vs Tidy

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

Tidy

Effortlessly organize your photo library with daily, manageable suggestions. This app helps you declutter by presenting a small selection of photos to keep or delete, preventing overwhelming bulk cleanups and freeing up storage space.

Highlights
  • Daily photo suggestions
  • Swipe to keep or delete
  • No bulk deletions
  • Smart duplicate & screenshot detection
  • Free up storage space
  • User-controlled deletions
Features
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Tidy helps you clean up your photos without feeling overwhelmed. No massive cleanups. No endless scrolling. Just a few smart suggestions each day so you can stay organized effortlessly. How it works • Open Tidy once a day • Review a small set of suggested photos • Swipe to keep or delete • Done in seconds Why people love Tidy • No automatic bulk deletes — stay in control • No stress — just a few photos at a time • Build a simple daily habit • Free up storage without thinking about it Smart, not overwhelming Tidy surfaces photos you’re likely ready to delete — like duplicates, screenshots, and low-value images — so you don’t have to dig through your entire library. You’re always in control Nothing is deleted without your approval. Review quickly. Keep what matters. Delete what doesn’t. A cleaner camera roll, one day at a time. Subscription options: Tidy Plus Monthly: $1.99/month Tidy Unlimited Monthly: $4.99/month Tidy Unlimited Annual: $24.99/year One-time purchase option: Tidy Lifetime: one-time purchase for lifetime access to Tidy Unlimited features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.tidytheapp.com/terms-of-use Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tidytheapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Macroscope Cam4 screens
Tidy4 screens

Verdict

The call

Macroscope Cam and Tidy both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tidy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Macroscope Cam's. Tidy also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Macroscope Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, 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

Tidy is free to download; Macroscope Cam costs $3.99 up front. Tidy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Macroscope Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Tidy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidy has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Macroscope Cam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tidy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, Tidy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Macroscope Cam versus Tidy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroscope CamTidy
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDon VuckovicJordan O'Donnell

Customer experience

Macroscope Cam

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

Tidy

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Macroscope Cam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tidy

Subscriptions3
  • Tidy Plus$1.991 Month
  • Tidy Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tidy Unlimited Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tidy Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Macroscope Cam free?
Macroscope Cam costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tidy free?
Tidy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macroscope Cam or Tidy?
Macroscope Cam and Tidy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 19 ratings respectively.
Do Macroscope Cam or Tidy have ads?
Neither Macroscope Cam nor Tidy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macroscope Cam or Tidy?
Macroscope Cam ships an update every 5 months, and Tidy weekly. Most recently, Macroscope Cam was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tidy on October 16, 2026.

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