Comparison

Uchi vs Microscope App

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

Head to head
About

Uchi

Features
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Uchi is a 3D scanning app for iPhone. Capture the spaces around you, generate realistic 3D models, and share them with the world. HOW IT WORKS • Start a scan, stand in place, and turn around — a guided viewfinder helps you capture 8 directions • Uchi generates a photorealistic 3D space (3D Gaussian Splatting) in the cloud • On LiDAR devices, you can also capture 3D meshes and 3D room layouts (RoomPlan) • Publish your scan to the map, or keep it just for yourself AN OPEN 3D MAP, BUILT TOGETHER Published 3D data becomes open data (CC BY-SA 4.0) — free for anyone to view, download, and build upon. Indoors or outdoors, let's build an open 3D record of the world's public spaces together: stations, shops, campuses, parks and more. Prefer privacy? Set a scan to "Only me" and it stays yours. FEATURES • Guided 3D capture — no special hardware required • Photorealistic 3D (Gaussian Splatting), mesh, and room-layout capture modes • Explore scans from around the world on a 3D map, with leaderboards • Download shared models in standard formats • Sign in with Apple or Google CAPTURE RESPONSIBLY • Capture public spaces only — no private residences • Avoid capturing people and personal information • Report and block tools are built in; removal requests are always honored Requirements: iPhone with iOS 18 or later. Mesh/RoomPlan capture requires a LiDAR-equipped or 6GB+ RAM device. Terms of Service: https://uchi-production.up.railway.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://uchi-production.up.railway.app/legal/privacy

About

Microscope App

Transform your iPhone into a microscope camera. View, align, and capture high-quality photos and videos through your physical microscope. Offers precise controls for focus, exposure, and color, with advanced customization options in the Pro version.

Highlights
  • Live microscope view
  • iPhone camera alignment guidance
  • Photo and video capture
  • Adjustable focus and exposure
  • Customizable center marker
  • Pro features via subscription
Features
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Use your iPhone with a compatible microscope eyepiece adapter to view, align, photograph, and record what your microscope sees. Microscope App provides a clean live camera view designed for imaging through a physical microscope. Get clear setup guidance for your iPhone model, align the rear 1× Main camera with the eyepiece, and start viewing. VIEW AND ALIGN • Clean live view through your microscope • Guidance for positioning the iPhone’s 1× Main camera • Minimal center marker for precise alignment • Zoom and tap to focus CAPTURE PHOTOS AND VIDEO • Take native photos and record video through the eyepiece • Save captures to a dedicated Microscope album in Photos • Preview and share using familiar iPhone tools PRECISION CONTROLS WITH PRO • Fine-tune focus and exposure • Adjust color temperature and tint on supported cameras • Customize the center marker’s visibility, color, and opacity • Choose additional supported photo resolutions and video quality profiles PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads • No account • No analytics SDK or tracking • Microscope App never uploads camera frames or captures • Saved media follows your Photos and Apple sync settings WHAT YOU NEED A physical microscope and compatible iPhone eyepiece adapter are required. Microscope App uses the iPhone’s built-in rear 1× Main camera. It does not connect to Wi-Fi or USB microscopes. Use Microscope App for specimens, classroom demonstrations, electronics inspection, gems, collectibles, and hobby imaging. Microscope App is an observation and imaging utility. It is not a medical diagnostic or calibrated measurement tool. Free includes live viewing, zoom, tap to focus, photo and video capture, and a fixed center marker. Pro is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Both options unlock the same Pro features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sahilsatralkar.com/apps/microscope/privacy

Screenshots

Uchi3 screens
Microscope App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Uchi at none against Microscope App's 2. Uchi also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. Microscope App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Uchi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Uchi versus Microscope App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUchiMicroscope App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShogo HirasawaPriya Satralkar

In-app purchases

None

Uchi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Microscope App

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Uchi free?
Uchi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microscope App free?
Microscope App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Uchi or Microscope App have ads?
Neither Uchi nor Microscope App shows ads.

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