Comparison

Magnifier & Microscope vs SylvaScan

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

Head to head
About

Magnifier & Microscope

Transform your phone into a powerful digital magnifier with advanced zoom capabilities, AI-enhanced image capture, and text-to-speech functionality. Inspect coins, stamps, jewelry, and small print with exceptional clarity and detail, all without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Ultra-smooth zoom up to 60x
  • AI-enhanced capture with super resolution
  • Read Aloud text-to-speech
  • Real-time filters for detail enhancement
  • Steady Lock for stable images
  • Video and time-lapse modes
  • Comparison mode for side-by-side viewing
Features
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Your pocket microscope for coins, stamps, jewelry, and beyond. Turn your iPhone into a powerful digital magnifier with ultra-smooth zoom far beyond the built-in Camera app — up to 60x on iPhone Pro — plus AI-enhanced capture, Read Aloud and real-time filters. See every detail that matters, no extra hardware needed. ▸ POWERFUL ZOOM Go far beyond what your eyes can see. • Ultra-smooth zoom — pinch or slide up to 60x on iPhone Pro (the app shows your phone's true maximum) • Steady Lock — gyro-assisted stabilization holds the image still at high magnification • Zoom badge and lens indicator — always know your exact magnification and which lens is active • Fine zoom stepper — nudge magnification in precise steps • Focus lock and torch — stabilize on tiny details and light them ▸ SEE WHAT OTHERS MISS Ten real-time filters designed for detail and accessibility. • High Contrast — make fine engravings pop • Edge Detection — reveal hidden surface details • Inverted Colors — inspect watermarks and security features • Grayscale, Sepia, Cool Tone — find the view that works for you ▸ READ ALOUD Small print, read to you. • Freeze a label, menu or medicine box and tap Read aloud to hear the text — pause, change the speed or copy it • Jump straight into reading with Siri, the Action button, a Home Screen quick action, or Control Center and the Lock Screen on iOS 18 ▸ AI-ENHANCED CAPTURE Freeze the frame and let the phone do the work — entirely on device. • Every freeze takes a full-resolution photo, aligned to exactly what you saw — at every zoom • Pro Capture merges many frames at high magnification for a cleaner, sharper result • On-device super resolution at the top of the range recovers fine structure — compare original and enhanced before you save • Nothing is uploaded; all processing runs on your iPhone ▸ CAPTURE & COMPARE Build a personal collection of everything you inspect. • Instant capture — save with zoom level, filter, and timestamp • Save to Photos, share, or keep in the in-app gallery • Video and time-lapse modes for moving subjects • Comparison mode — place two captures side by side with synchronized zoom ▸ BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you grade coins, examine hallmarks, or authenticate stamps — Microscope gives you the clarity you need without carrying a loupe. ▸ PRICING FREE: • The full zoom range of your iPhone — up to 60x on iPhone Pro • A full-resolution photo every time you freeze • Read Aloud and the reading shortcuts • 5 saved captures and the basic filters (High Contrast, Inverted, Grayscale, Sharpen, Brightness) • Try Pro Capture free on your first 3 captures PREMIUM: • Pro Capture — the camera's best still plus multi-frame merging and super resolution for more detail at high zoom • Unlimited gallery, all 10 filters, time-lapse, Pro exposure controls PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Microscope Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly Premium Annual (best value) — includes 7-day free trial Current prices are shown in your local currency on the subscription screen inside the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/privacy --- Questions? hello@bulpara.com

About

SylvaScan

Features
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SylvaScan is a forestry field data capture app designed for tree measurement, LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, offline mapping, and structured field records. Measure tree diameter at breast height (DBH) and height using guided AR workflows. On supported devices, SylvaScan can use LiDAR and depth data to assist with automatic measurements and spatial capture. Capture and manage: • Tree DBH and height measurements • LiDAR scans and point clouds • 3D scan outputs • Photogrammetry photo sets and models • GPS-linked field records • Map marks, notes, and plot information • Offline GeoPackage map layers SylvaScan is built for forestry, environmental fieldwork, research, conservation, and practical forest measurement workflows. Key capabilities include: • Guided DBH + Height measurement • Automatic DBH measurement using supported depth hardware • Distance + angle height measurement • Deep Scan and Normal Scan modes • Point-cloud and 3D model previews • Offline field mapping • GeoPackage raster and vector layer support • Local-first field data storage • Export and sharing of supported field outputs Some AR, depth, and LiDAR features require compatible Apple hardware. SylvaScan is developed by Mohamed Islam Keskes.

Screenshots

Magnifier & Microscope4 screens
SylvaScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SylvaScan at none against Magnifier & Microscope's 2. SylvaScan also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Magnifier & Microscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SylvaScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magnifier & Microscope versus SylvaScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifier & MicroscopeSylvaScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETIMohamed Islam Keskes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magnifier & Microscope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

SylvaScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnifier & Microscope free?
Magnifier & Microscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SylvaScan free?
SylvaScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magnifier & Microscope or SylvaScan have ads?
Magnifier & Microscope shows ads; SylvaScan does not.

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