Comparison

Zeus Focus Stacking vs TASO Focus AI for microscopes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zeus Focus Stacking

This app captures photos at varying focus distances and merges them into a single image with enhanced depth of field. It offers advanced editing tools for precise control over image composition and detail, allowing users to refine their macro photography.

Highlights
  • Extended depth of field stacking
  • Frame-by-frame region editing
  • Adjustable focus range and subject focus
  • Remote camera control
  • Fine-tune image clarity and color
  • Object removal (Pro feature)
Features
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Look closer. See the details that make your subject worth photographing. Zeus Focus Stacking captures photos at different focus distances and combines them into one image with extended depth of field, right on your iPhone. FASTER STACKS. MORE REFINED DETAIL. The improved stacking engine processes your sequences faster and brings more refined detail to your results. Reopen a saved project, regenerate the stack and compare it with an earlier version. EDIT REGIONS, FRAME BY FRAME Choose exactly where each detail comes from. Paint a mask on your stack, then pick the original frame to use in that region. • Match brightness and color locally for more natural transitions • Refine the blend with feather and opacity controls • Make small alignment corrections where needed • Pinch to zoom and pan while working on precise masks • Change your source choice later and undo edits without replacing the original master Frame editing needs the original frames. Regenerate older stacks to enable it. CAPTURE WITH CONTROL • Focus Range — set the near and far limits on the live preview • Subject Focus — build the capture sequence around your subject • Automatic focus bracketing with 10 frames, or 20 with Pro • Linear focus distribution, plus macro distribution with Pro • Capture Speed control with Pro • Ultra 48 MP capture on compatible iPhones with Pro • Portrait and landscape capture • Single-photo capture for moments that need just one frame REMOTE CONTROL Control capture, your gallery and editing from another device’s browser. Use another phone or a computer browser to frame and trigger the camera. On a computer, a spacious workspace puts your photo, focus controls and source frames within reach. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot, with a QR code or shared link. YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR WORKFLOW • Core stacking runs on your iPhone • Original frames stay with your project, ready to regenerate • Engine History keeps earlier results so you can compare versions • Fine-tune image clarity, exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, color and vignette • Crop and straighten; your original stays safe • Remove distracting objects with Pro • 2× Super Resolution with Pro • HEIC and JPEG export, with native Photos sharing • Optional iCloud Sync with Pro • Submit a favorite stack to Picture of the Week FOR SUBJECTS WORTH A CLOSER LOOK Flowers. Jewelry. Watches. Coins. Minerals. Small products. Botanical specimens. Capture the details that caught your eye. Free to download. Pro unlocks full-resolution stacked export, Ultra 48 MP capture on compatible iPhones, object removal, 2× Super Resolution, iCloud Sync, Capture Speed control, macro distribution and 20-frame brackets. Privacy Policy: https://zeusfocusstacking.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://zeusfocusstacking.com/terms

About

TASO Focus AI for microscopes

Features
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Easily Capture Depth-Composite Microscope Images with iPhone With the i-NTER LENS adapter, you can attach your iPhone to a microscope and use its camera to capture high-quality microscope images effortlessly. Simple 2-Step Operation 1. Tap the capture button (touchless operation also available) 2. Turn the microscope’s focus dial → The depth-composite image is created in real time on the screen. Compatible with All Types of Microscopes Stereo microscopes, metallurgical microscopes, biological microscopes, measuring microscopes—this app works with any microscope for various applications. Important Notes To use this app, you will need the passcode included with the i-NTER LENS microscope adapter.

Screenshots

Zeus Focus Stacking4 screens
TASO Focus AI for microscopes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TASO Focus AI for microscopes at none against Zeus Focus Stacking's 2. TASO Focus AI for microscopes also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.5). Zeus Focus Stacking's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zeus Focus Stacking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TASO Focus AI for microscopes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeus Focus Stacking ships an update weekly, TASO Focus AI for microscopes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zeus Focus Stacking versus TASO Focus AI for microscopes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeus Focus StackingTASO Focus AI for microscopes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto SartoriMicroscope Network Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zeus Focus Stacking

Subscriptions2
  • Zeus Pro · Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Zeus Pro · Yearly$24.991 Year
None

TASO Focus AI for microscopes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeus Focus Stacking free?
Zeus Focus Stacking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TASO Focus AI for microscopes free?
TASO Focus AI for microscopes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zeus Focus Stacking or TASO Focus AI for microscopes have ads?
Neither Zeus Focus Stacking nor TASO Focus AI for microscopes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeus Focus Stacking or TASO Focus AI for microscopes?
Zeus Focus Stacking ships an update weekly, and TASO Focus AI for microscopes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zeus Focus Stacking was updated on November 4, 2026 and TASO Focus AI for microscopes on October 30, 2026.

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