Macro Lens vs PureGallery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macro Lens
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.
- 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
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Simple yet powerful, Macro Lens is an all-in-one camera app designed for macro photography enthusiasts. Macro Lens gives iPhone creators a focused macro workflow with real-time controls for focus, zoom, flash intensity, and brightness, plus quick switching between photo and video. • Streamlined Interface: Keep your attention on the subject with dedicated adjustment panels and convenient shortcuts. Touch and hold a control to access its options. • Easy Setup: Get started with guided camera and photo library permissions. Location access is optional, and no account is required. • Manual and Auto Focus: Fine-tune focus with a dedicated slider, or enable continuous autofocus to let the camera adjust as you compose your shot. • Zoom and Pinch Control: Frame tiny subjects using the Zoom slider or a familiar pinch gesture directly on the camera preview. • Adjustable Lighting: Control continuous torch intensity to illuminate small subjects and balance light on dark or reflective surfaces. • Brightness Control: Adjust exposure to brighten or darken your image before capturing. • Photo and Video Modes: Switch directly on the camera screen to capture still images or motion. Record video at 60 fps when supported by your iPhone’s camera configuration. • Photo Viewfinder: Enable an optional overview with a framing guide to help you compose shots while zoomed in. Drag it to either upper corner—the app remembers your preferred position. • Camera Control Support: Take photos and start or stop video recording using the physical Camera Control button on compatible iPhones. • Lock Screen and Control Center Access: Add the Macro Lens control to quickly open the camera from your Lock Screen or Control Center. • Keep the Screen Awake: Take your time composing and capturing without interruptions from Auto-Lock while the app is active. • Save to Photos: Captured photos and videos are saved directly to your photo library. • Optional Location Tags: Add location information to your photos and videos to help you remember where each shot was taken. Have an idea for Macro Lens? Submit a feature request directly from Settings or contact us by email for support. Requires iOS 26 or later. Close-focus capability, torch availability, and video frame rates depend on your iPhone’s camera hardware.
PureGallery
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PureGallery – A Clean, Fast & Beautiful Photo Experience Meet PureGallery, the ultimate photo gallery app designed with simplicity, speed, and beauty in mind. Say goodbye to cluttered interfaces and confusing menus — PureGallery brings you a seamless way to view, organize, and protect your memories in a clean and modern environment. From the first tap, you’ll notice how light and fast everything feels. PureGallery focuses on what matters most: your photos. Why PureGallery? In a world full of complex apps, PureGallery stands out by doing one thing — and doing it beautifully. Whether you’re a casual user or a creative who lives through photos, PureGallery gives you a smooth and reliable experience that feels personal and intuitive. No ads, no distractions. Just your memories, your way. Features You’ll Love: Minimal, Elegant Design PureGallery features a sleek layout that keeps the focus on your content. With intuitive gestures and a clean UI, browsing your photos has never felt more natural. Smart Album Creation Organize your photos the way you want — by theme, event, person, or place. Create and manage custom albums effortlessly. Fast, Offline Browsing No loading screens, no delays. PureGallery is lightweight and optimized for speed, giving you instant access to your entire photo library even without internet. Dark Mode Ready Whether it’s day or night, PureGallery adapts beautifully. Enjoy a smooth, eye-friendly browsing experience in both light and dark modes. Built for Clarity With high-resolution display support and clean thumbnails, your photos look crisp and vibrant — just as they should.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureGallery at none against Macro Lens's 1. PureGallery also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Macro Lens's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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
Macro Lens costs $4.99 and PureGallery $1.99 up front. Macro Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PureGallery asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Macro Lens | PureGallery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduardo Callado | Emilio Xhafa |
In-app purchases
Macro Lens
- Tip the develop$0.99
PureGallery
No in-app purchases









