iMicroscope vs Z
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMicroscope
Transform your phone into a powerful microscope to explore the microscopic world. View tiny objects with high magnification, capture detailed images, and share your discoveries. Perfect for examining everyday items with incredible clarity.
- High-powered magnification
- Capture detailed images
- Real-time AirPlay viewing
- Examine small objects
- Share discoveries
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Unlock the secrets of the microscopic world with iMicroscope, the ultimate app for exploring the tiniest of details. This app turns your mobile device into a high-powered microscope, allowing you to view objects in stunning detail and magnification. Investigate small objects and take pictures of the revealed details. Watch the details in realtime via AirPlay on your TV. Amaze your friends with stunning details which can hardly be viewed by the naked eye. Use iMicroscope to examine stamps, little animals or small objects magnified by a factor of 8! Reveal even the smallest structures with a precision and detail which is normally offered only by real microscopes. Share your discoveries with your friends using various sharing options
Z
Generate audio frequencies for personal wellness and experimental use. Explore over 1300 sequences for frequency-based practices on your mobile device. This app is for wellness exploration and is not a medical device.
- Rife frequency generator
- Over 1300 sequences
- Audio frequency generation
- Wellness exploration
- Mobile and tablet use
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Z-App is a rife frequency generator designed to generate audio frequencies for wellness. With over 1300 sequences, it allows users to explore frequency-based wellness practices right on their phone or tablet. Disclaimer: Z-App is intended for personal wellness and experimental use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. The frequency lists provided are based on anecdotal and alternative wellness traditions and are not supported by medical evidence. Always consult a healthcare professional before using the app, especially if you have any health concerns. This app should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Use of the app is at your own discretion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z at 83% against iMicroscope's 31%. Z also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.2). iMicroscope's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Z is free to download; iMicroscope costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Z holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 516 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iMicroscope's written reviews are positive against 83% of Z's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMicroscope | Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (625 ratings) | 4.8 (516 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 625 — better | 516 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | elklab UG | Allt Hitt ehf |
Customer experience
iMicroscope
Z
User reviews
iMicroscope
From 625 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Good for nature observation and plant identification
- 💾 Ability to save and store images
- 🔦 Built-in flashlight feature
- 🎨 Retro design aesthetic
Room to improve
- 😞 Limited magnification (only 8x zoom)
- 🔍 Poor image quality at higher zoom levels
- 📉 Blurry and grainy results
- 💰 Not worth the $1.99-$2.00 price
- 📱 No better than built-in iPhone camera zoom
Z
From 516 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing support for health
- 👍 Help that is accessible
- 🤯 Astounded me
- 📚 Comprehensive List!
- 💫 Love it!
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frozen during session
- 🐛 Frozen
- 🐛 Doesn't stay on
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Stopped playing sound
Bugs and requests
iMicroscope
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when saving images to photo album
- Camera shutter fails to open
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro and newer models
- Image quality degrades significantly at higher zoom levels
- App crashes on startup for some users
Requested features
5 requests- Zoom capability for saved images
- Higher magnification levels (beyond 8x)
- Improved image clarity and detail at maximum zoom
- Better performance with newer iPhone models
- Refund option for dissatisfied users
Z
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezing during session
- Stopping playback when interrupted
- Compatibility issues with newer OS
- Lack of TMJ frequency
- Unexpected volume adjustments
Requested features
6 requests- Sawtooth tone
- Multiple frequencies
- Play controls
- Dark mode
- Back button
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- Users manual
In-app purchases
iMicroscope
No in-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iMicroscope free?
Is Z free?
Which has better reviews, iMicroscope or Z?
Do iMicroscope or Z have ads?
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