# iMicroscope vs Nighty Lighty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nighty Lighty at 84% against iMicroscope's 31%. Nighty Lighty also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). iMicroscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Nighty Lighty is free to download; iMicroscope costs $3.99 up front. Nighty Lighty sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iMicroscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nighty Lighty holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 627 and 404 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iMicroscope's written reviews are positive against 84% of Nighty Lighty's.

iMicroscope ships an update every 2 months, Nighty Lighty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMicroscope | Nighty Lighty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imicroscope-magnifying-glass/id577434784/reviews) | **[4.7 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 404 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [elklab UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117016330) | [Shuichi Nagao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181929917) |

## What reviewers say

### iMicroscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imicroscope-magnifying-glass/id577434784)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** High-powered magnification, Capture detailed images, Real-time AirPlay viewing, Examine small objects, Share discoveries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📸 Good for nature observation and plant identification
- 💾 Ability to save and store images
- 🔦 Built-in flashlight feature
- 🎨 Retro design aesthetic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Nighty Lighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nighty-lighty-dim-flashlight/id6449687527)

Transform your device into a versatile night light and flashlight. Customize brightness, color, and modes for reading, baby care, or navigating in the dark. Features include adjustable intensity, strobe, and SOS modes.

**Highlights:** Adjustable brightness and color, Customizable flashlight intensity, Strobe and SOS flashlight modes, Eye-friendly low blue light setting, Battery efficient optimization, Widget for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Platinum Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Nighty Lighty Platinum Plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for low-light reading
- 👍 Useful as a night light
- 👍 Calming and blue-filtered light
- 👍 Convenient for travel
- 👍 Works well for children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 App crashes immediately
- 🐛 Doesn't open upon launching
- 🤔 Paywall for some features
- 🤔 Light not bright enough for some

**Reported bugs**

- Does not allow changing colors
- Closes immediately upon opening
- It wouldn’t even open
- App crashes immediately upon opening

**Requested features**

- Allow changing colors without payment
- More "doudou" (comfort object) shapes
- Light circle expands to fill screen when increasing brightness
- Automatic brightness reduction when phone faces user


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMicroscope free?

iMicroscope costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nighty Lighty free?

Nighty Lighty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMicroscope or Nighty Lighty?

Nighty Lighty is rated higher. iMicroscope averages 4.2 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Nighty Lighty averages 4.7 from 404 ratings.

### Do iMicroscope or Nighty Lighty have ads?

Neither iMicroscope nor Nighty Lighty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMicroscope or Nighty Lighty?

iMicroscope ships an update every 2 months, and Nighty Lighty every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMicroscope was updated on November 13, 2026 and Nighty Lighty on November 12, 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.*