# Microscope vs Cartoon Filter by CameraFX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cartoon Filter by CameraFX at 86% against Microscope's 4%. Cartoon Filter by CameraFX also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0). Microscope's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 5) and iOS requirement (3.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cartoon Filter by CameraFX holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microscope has 223 ratings behind it against 5, 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 86% of Cartoon Filter by CameraFX's.

Microscope ships an update every 10 months, Cartoon Filter by CameraFX every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microscope | Cartoon Filter by CameraFX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope/id334954274/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-filter-by-camerafx/id957207955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **223** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LogSat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699285728) | [Daniel Jirku](https://appshunter.io/developer/883861022) |

## 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


### Cartoon Filter by CameraFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-filter-by-camerafx/id957207955)

Transform your photos and videos with a variety of artistic filters and effects. Apply styles like cartoon, sketch, or vintage to new recordings or existing media from your library.

**Highlights:** 15 awesome effects, Underwater, Cartoon, Sketch, Matrix effects, Vintage, Antique Black & White, Popart styles, Apply effects to photos and videos, Use with camera or photo library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microscope free?

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

### Is Cartoon Filter by CameraFX free?

Cartoon Filter by CameraFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microscope or Cartoon Filter by CameraFX?

Cartoon Filter by CameraFX is rated higher. Microscope averages 2.0 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while Cartoon Filter by CameraFX averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Microscope or Cartoon Filter by CameraFX have ads?

Neither Microscope nor Cartoon Filter by CameraFX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microscope or Cartoon Filter by CameraFX?

Microscope ships an update every 10 months, and Cartoon Filter by CameraFX every 8 months. Most recently, Microscope was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cartoon Filter by CameraFX on October 4, 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.*