Magna Calc vs MicroLink Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magna Calc
Calculate telescope magnification easily. Supports various eyepiece focal lengths and Barlow lens options from 1x to 5x. Essential tool for amateur and professional astronomers.
- Telescope focal length input
- Eyepiece focal length input
- Barlow lens option (1x-5x)
- Magnification calculation
- Supports millimeters
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Astronomers often need to calculate the magnification derived from their telescope focal length and eyepiece. MagnaCalc provides an easy way to calculate this value for both amateur and professional astronomers. Additionally, Magna Calc provides a 2x to 5x Barlow lens option. Whether you're an amateur or professional astronomer, you'll find Magna Calc helpful in your everyday passion for astronomy. Magna Calc Features... - Telescope Focal Length (in Millimeters) - Eyepiece Focal Length (in Millimeters) - Barlow Lens Option (1x, thru 5x) - Magnification Calculation
MicroLink Connect
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MicroLink is the companion app for the CodeCell ESP32 maker module. Connect instantly and interact with your projects using sliders, buttons, a joystick, and real-time sensor feedback — perfect for tiny robots, DIY sensors, or interactive builds. Also built to support our upcoming products launching later this year.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MicroLink Connect at Free against Magna Calc's $0.99. MicroLink Connect also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 37 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
MicroLink Connect is free to download; Magna Calc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magna Calc ships an update every 37 months, MicroLink Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magna Calc | MicroLink Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Paskal | Microbots |
In-app purchases
Magna Calc
No in-app purchases
MicroLink Connect
No in-app purchases
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