Magnifier & Microscope vs BenchScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magnifier & Microscope
Transform your device into a powerful digital magnifier with up to 100x zoom and real-time filters. Inspect coins, stamps, jewelry, and more with enhanced clarity. Save and compare your findings with a built-in gallery.
- Up to 100x ultra-smooth zoom
- Real-time detail filters
- Focus lock and torch control
- Instant capture with details
- Comparison mode for side-by-side viewing
- Built-in gallery for saved inspections
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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 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 ▸ AI-ENHANCED CAPTURE Freeze the frame and let the phone do the work — entirely on device. • Full-resolution stills at everyday zoom, aligned to exactly what you saw • Multi-frame stacking at high magnification averages away sensor noise • 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: • Everyday zoom — up to 5x on iPhone Pro, 10x on single-lens models (the thresholds are the same optical point on every phone) • 5 saved captures • Basic filters (High Contrast, Inverted, Grayscale, Sharpen, Brightness) PREMIUM: • The full zoom range of your iPhone (up to 60x on Pro models) • AI enhancement: frame stacking and super resolution • 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
BenchScope
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BenchScope turns your iPhone into a digital microscope for soldering and electronics repair. It's built for one thing above all: showing what the camera sees with as little delay as possible, so your hands and the screen stay in sync. LOW LATENCY, HIGH FRAME RATE • Up to 120 fps on ProMotion displays • A lean Metal rendering path that always shows the newest camera frame • Stabilization, HDR and other processing that add delay are off by default • Live frame rate and latency readout, so you can see what each setting costs FULL CONTROL • Pick the lens yourself: Ultra Wide for close-up macro, Main, or Telephoto for working distance • Zoom rail that's always on screen, with steps that snap to lossless zoom • Tap to focus, lock focus, or focus by hand with focus peaking • Manual ISO and shutter, or auto with exposure compensation and lock • White balance lock or manual temperature and tint, so hot-air glow doesn't shift colors • Detail mode (4K at 120 fps) or Speed mode (1080p, lowest latency), and 120 or 60 fps MADE FOR THE BENCH • Rotate and mirror the image so moving your tweezers right moves right on screen • Lock the screen in any orientation, landscape or portrait • Crosshair, circle and grid guides with adjustable size, color and opacity • Contrast, sharpness, saturation and color filters • Use the flash as a work light, and set the screen brightness • Freeze the image, then pinch and pan to inspect joints for bridges • Save photos and video to your library • Presets for your favorite setups, such as a macro view for QFN rework HARDWARE BUTTONS • Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later: zoom, exposure, focus, lens and presets • Volume buttons and Camera Control press are assignable: freeze, photo, record, focus lock and more BenchScope is free for 10 minutes a day. A one-time purchase removes the limit. No account, no tracking, no ads. Your camera image never leaves your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BenchScope at none against Magnifier & Microscope's shown. BenchScope also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Magnifier & Microscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BenchScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Magnifier & Microscope ships an update every 5 weeks, BenchScope every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magnifier & Microscope | BenchScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI | NHSD |
In-app purchases
Magnifier & Microscope
- Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
BenchScope
- BenchScope Unlimited$4.99
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