# Miniscope vs Microscope

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microscope at 12.0 against Miniscope's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Miniscope | Microscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Centauri Optics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830697888) | [恩权 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491134356) |

## What reviewers say

### Miniscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniscope/id6749482850)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Microscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope-big-minds/id6753066757)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Miniscope free?

Miniscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microscope free?

Microscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Miniscope or Microscope have ads?

Neither Miniscope nor Microscope shows ads.

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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.*