# Microscope vs MojiPic

The clearest difference is rating: MojiPic at 5.0 against Microscope's 2.0. MojiPic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (15% vs 4%). Microscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MojiPic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Microscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

MojiPic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microscope has 223 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Microscope's written reviews are positive against 15% of MojiPic's.

Microscope ships an update every 10 months, MojiPic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microscope | MojiPic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojipic-text-on-photos/id1086161276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | **15.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LogSat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699285728) | [REAFO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622345531) |

## What reviewers say

### Microscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274)

Transform your iPhone into a high-magnification microscope. Explore the intricate details of everyday objects like skin, eyes, and hair with impressive digital zoom. Amaze others by revealing hidden cellular structures and fine particles.

**Highlights:** High-magnification digital zoom, Magnify skin and reveal cell structure, View inner eye details, Examine hair particles, Impress friends with detailed views

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun prank app to trick friends
- ✨ Crisp and beautifully magnified images
- 📱 Doesn't crash
- 🎯 Realistic camera integration at start

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Displays same pre-loaded images regardless of input
- 🚫 Misleading as fake microscope
- 💾 Wastes storage and data
- 🎬 Only shows pre-recorded videos
- 😤 Repetitive content after first use

**Reported bugs**

- Information screen goes black and unresponsive
- Cannot return to main screen from info screen
- Camera recognition fails for non-hand/eye/hair objects
- App shows same image even with camera covered
- Works only once then requires app restart

**Requested features**

- Show actual magnified images of scanned objects
- Real microscope functionality
- Ability to take multiple different pictures
- Clearer description that app is a prank/gag
- Update for iPod Touch with camera compatibility


### MojiPic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojipic-text-on-photos/id1086161276)

Easily add and customize text overlays on your photos. Select an image, tap to add text, and then adjust its size, position, and rotation with intuitive gestures. Enhance your pictures with personalized captions and messages.

**Highlights:** Overlay text on photos, Add new text labels, Move text labels, Resize text with pinch gestures, Rotate text with two fingers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech Bubble | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microscope free?

Microscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MojiPic free?

MojiPic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microscope or MojiPic?

MojiPic is rated higher. Microscope averages 2.0 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while MojiPic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Microscope or MojiPic have ads?

MojiPic shows ads; Microscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microscope or MojiPic?

Microscope ships an update every 10 months, and MojiPic every 5 days. Most recently, Microscope was updated on November 1, 2026 and MojiPic 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.*