# AMScope vs USB

The clearest difference is rating: AMScope at 5.0 against USB's 2.0. AMScope also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). USB's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1). 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.

AMScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AMScope ships an update every 2 months, USB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMScope | USB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amscope/id550398884/reviews)** | [2.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-view/id1404195213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCALAR CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374875261) | [志强 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214909933) |

## What reviewers say

### AMScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amscope/id550398884)

This application connects to a wireless medical microscope to display live images and record videos and still images. It is designed for medical professionals in fields like dermatology and plastic surgery, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.

**Highlights:** Connects to wireless medical microscopes, Projects live microscope images, Records movies and still images, Supports medical treatment applications, Maximum 5-minute recording time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### USB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-view/id1404195213)

This application connects to WIFI image transmission equipment, enabling wireless image data transfer between cameras and iOS devices. It allows for real-time, free transmission of visuals from anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** WIFI image transmission, Wireless connection to iOS devices, Real-time image data transfer, Anytime, anywhere access, Free wireless transmission

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMScope free?

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

### Is USB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AMScope or USB?

AMScope is rated higher. AMScope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while USB averages 2.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do AMScope or USB have ads?

Neither AMScope nor USB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMScope or USB?

AMScope ships an update every 2 months, and USB every 5 weeks. Most recently, AMScope was updated on September 25, 2026 and USB on October 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.*