# NIR Color vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is monetization model: NIR Color at free against Macro Mode's paid. NIR Color also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 60%). Macro Mode's advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and ratings volume (95 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

NIR Color costs $2.99 and Macro Mode $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NIR Color against 4.4 for Macro Mode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 95 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of NIR Color's written reviews are positive against 60% of Macro Mode's.

NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NIR Color | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nir-color/id491992444/reviews) | **[4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JixiPix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### NIR Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nir-color/id491992444)

Transform ordinary photos into surreal, ethereal landscapes with near-infrared technology and color filters. This app adds unique hues and dramatic contrast, making everyday objects appear otherworldly. Explore a different light and create magical, mysterious atmospheres in your images.

**Highlights:** Near infrared technology, Infrared color filters, Surreal and ethereal effects, Dramatic contrast adjustments, Preset library, Custom preset saving, Hi-Res image support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.

**Highlights:** Macro photography and videography, Focus peaking and manual controls, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Automatic optimal lens selection, 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video, HDR Dolby Vision support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NIR Color free?

NIR Color costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NIR Color or Macro Mode?

Macro Mode is rated higher. NIR Color averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.

### Do NIR Color or Macro Mode have ads?

Neither NIR Color nor Macro Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NIR Color or Macro Mode?

NIR Color ships an update every 10 months, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, NIR Color was updated on August 29, 2026 and Macro Mode on September 22, 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.*