# ProScope Capture vs Microscope App

The clearest difference is device support: ProScope Capture at 3 against Microscope App's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProScope Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Microscope App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProScope Capture ships an update every 2 weeks, Microscope App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProScope Capture | Microscope App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proscope-capture/id6761138662/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **26.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clay Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887962434) | [Priya Satralkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855094521) |

## What reviewers say

### ProScope Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proscope-capture/id6761138662)

Transform your iPad into a digital microscope capture station. Record video, capture stills, and compare images side-by-side. Measurement and documentation tools are available on macOS.

**Highlights:** USB microscope support, Built-in camera support, Video recording, Still image capture, Image comparison, Measurement tools (macOS), Documentation features (macOS)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProScope Capture | $0.99 | per month |
| ProScope Capture | $9.99 | per year |


### Microscope App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microscope-app/id6784896706)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProScope Capture free?

ProScope Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microscope App free?

Microscope App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ProScope Capture or Microscope App have ads?

Neither ProScope Capture nor Microscope App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProScope Capture or Microscope App?

ProScope Capture ships an update every 2 weeks, and Microscope App weekly. Most recently, ProScope Capture was updated on October 8, 2026 and Microscope App on October 6, 2026.

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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.*