Comparison

AirMicro vs Magnifier 30x Zoom

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

Head to head
About

AirMicro

View and capture images from wireless microscopes like AirMicro and ProScope Mobile. Ideal for detailed observation in fields like skin analysis and education, it creates its own WiFi network for multiple device connections.

Highlights
  • Live video display
  • Still image capture
  • Photo library integration
  • Creates its own WiFi network
  • Adjustable resolution (QVGA to VGA)
  • Supports multiple simultaneous devices
Features
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This application is for wireless microscope "AirMicro" and also "ProScope Mobile". It can display and preserve a picture captured with "AirMicro" and "ProScope Mobile" as well. Please use them for skin-check and education,etc. Made by Scalar Corporation, the original inventors of handheld microscopy, the AirMicro App and AirMicroPad App are made for the Scalar AirMicro and Bodelin ProScope Mobile, the first wireless handheld microscopes made specifically for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The AirMicro App allows the AirMicro/ProScope Mobile hardware to view live video and capture still images directly into the photo library on your Apple Mobile device. Combined with the hardware the AirMicro creates it's own WiFi network so it can be used on as many as 253 Apple Mobile Devices simultaneously. The image fills the screen and resolution can be adjusted from QVGA to VGA. Simple to use yet robust for an entire classroom, clinic or CSI team to use in the field, AirMicro and ProScope Mobile have set a new level for true mobile scientific discovery. The AirMicro Handheld Microscope is sold and distributed exclusively in Japan and Asia by Scalar Corporation http://www.scalar.co.jp/ The ProScope Mobile is sold and distributed exclusively in North America by US partner Bodelin Technologies http://www.bodelin.com/proscopehr/proscope_mobile/

About

Magnifier 30x Zoom

This app provides powerful magnification up to 30x, allowing you to read fine print, inspect small objects, or capture detailed photos. It features a smooth zoom scroller, front and rear camera support, and a built-in flashlight for low-light conditions. Specialized contrast modes are available to aid users with various visual impairments.

Highlights
  • 30x magnification
  • Smooth zoom scroller
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Image stabilization
  • Adjustable brightness and contrast
  • Specialized contrast modes for visual impairments
Features
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Magnifier 30x Zoom brings powerful magnification right to your fingertips. Easily zoom up to 30x for clear close-ups, perfect for reading fine print, inspecting small objects, or capturing detailed photos. Switch seamlessly between front and rear cameras, use the smooth zoom scroller for precise control, and brighten your view with the built-in flashlight. Ideal for hobbyists, professionals, and everyday tasks—Magnifier 30x Zoom is simple, intuitive, and effective! Features: - Smooth zoom scroller for easy adjustments - Front and rear camera support - Flashlight for low-light conditions - Image stabilization - Brightness and contrast change functionality - Hight Contras - For low contrast sensitivity (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, AMD). - Black on Yellow - For cataracts / AMD Black or Yellow, Yellow on Black, Invert Colors, Blue Light Filter - Yellow on Black - For photophobia / night use; reduces glare. - Invert Colors - For light sensitivity, migraines, cataract glare. - Blue Light Filter - For light sensitivity and night reading; reduces eye strain. Download now and discover a clearer view of the details!

Screenshots

AirMicro4 screens
Magnifier 30x Zoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirMicro at 5.0 against Magnifier 30x Zoom's 4.0. AirMicro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Magnifier 30x Zoom's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Magnifier 30x Zoom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirMicro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirMicro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifier 30x Zoom has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of AirMicro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Magnifier 30x Zoom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirMicro ships an update every 6 weeks, Magnifier 30x Zoom monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirMicro versus Magnifier 30x Zoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirMicroMagnifier 30x Zoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews32.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCALAR CORP.Tigran Mkhitaryan

Customer experience

AirMicro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

Magnifier 30x Zoom

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative64.2%

In-app purchases

None

AirMicro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Magnifier 30x Zoom

One-time1
  • Remove Ads!$4.99

Questions

Is AirMicro free?
AirMicro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier 30x Zoom free?
Magnifier 30x Zoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirMicro or Magnifier 30x Zoom?
AirMicro is rated higher. AirMicro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magnifier 30x Zoom averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do AirMicro or Magnifier 30x Zoom have ads?
Neither AirMicro nor Magnifier 30x Zoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirMicro or Magnifier 30x Zoom?
AirMicro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magnifier 30x Zoom monthly. Most recently, AirMicro was updated on October 8, 2026 and Magnifier 30x Zoom on September 28, 2026.

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