# Macro Lens vs MistLens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Macro Lens at 78% against MistLens's 26%. Macro Lens also leads on chart position (#162 vs unranked). MistLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On ads there is nothing between them.

Macro Lens costs $4.99 and MistLens $2.99 up front. Macro Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MistLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Macro Lens ships an update monthly, MistLens every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macro Lens | MistLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-lens/id6450160206/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduardo Callado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462820054) | [Dongguan Tuesday Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681685673) |

## What reviewers say

### Macro Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-lens/id6450160206)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This camera app offers a streamlined workflow for macro photography, providing real-time controls for focus, zoom, and flash intensity. It allows for quick switching between photo and video modes, and optionally tags captures with location data for better organization.

**Highlights:** Streamlined interface for fast shooting, Manual focus and zoom sliders, Adjustable flash intensity, Quick photo/video mode switching, Location-aware capture tagging, Clear permission onboarding

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip the develop | $0.99 | one-time |


### MistLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mistlens/id6744577017)

This app offers real-time Black Mist filter effects for photos and videos, allowing users to preview cinematic softness and atmospheric depth before capturing. Adjust intensity and highlight thresholds to achieve a desired look.

**Highlights:** Real-time Black Mist filter rendering, Adjustable filter intensity, Highlight threshold control, Brightness adjustment, Rear multi-lens support, Dual black/white themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macro Lens free?

Macro Lens costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MistLens free?

MistLens costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Macro Lens or MistLens have ads?

Neither Macro Lens nor MistLens shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Macro Lens or MistLens?

Macro Lens ships an update monthly, and MistLens every 5 days. Most recently, Macro Lens was updated on September 23, 2026 and MistLens on September 23, 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.*