Comparison

SuperVision+ Magnifier vs BactiSee

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

Head to head
About

SuperVision+ Magnifier

This app provides advanced magnification with superior live image stabilization, making it easier to read small print or see distant objects. It can also function as a microscope for detailed viewing of tiny items, with features designed for clarity and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Live image stabilization
  • Microscope functionality
  • Freeze high-resolution images
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Focus locking
  • Inverted black-and-white mode
Features
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SuperVision+ is the only magnifying glass app on the market that offers a supreme live image stabilization capability. Highly magnified images are usually shaking. It is a problem especially for old people. No more image shaking with SuperVision+ magnifier (magnifying glass). Highlighted in Technology News for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired published by the American Foundation for the Blind. From reading small print at near distance to seeing signs at far distance, SuperVision+ magnifier (magnifying glass) is your go-to app for seeing better and clearer. Place your phone camera close to small objects, the app can also be used as a microscope. You can see something small that even normally sighted people can't see. Features: - Easy to activate stabilization. Just press the screen and hold. - Option to only stabilize vertically, allowing horizontal reading movement. - Large and highly visible buttons. - Maximize screen by double tapping to hide buttons - Freeze images at high resolution for examining details. - Easy to use either with one hand or two hands. - Built-in flash light support. - Allow focus locking. - Select target for focus and exposure control. - Snapshots can be saved and recalled. - Inverted black-and-white image mode.

About

BactiSee

This application assists researchers and scientists in counting bacteria from microscope images directly on their device. It offers features for importing, organizing, and processing images with secure, on-device data handling. Seamlessly export analyzed images for integration into scientific workflows and publications.

Highlights
  • Microscope image import
  • Intuitive renaming and search
  • ImageJ.JS integration for analysis
  • Secure on-device data storage
  • Seamless image export
  • Minimalist user interface
Features
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BactiSee - Your Microbial Analysis Companion Welcome to BactiSee, the ultimate tool tailored for researchers and scientists to effortlessly count bacteria in microscope images. Our app empowers you with cutting-edge features to streamline your analysis process, and it all happens right on your device, without compromising your data's security. Key Features: Image Import: Import images from your gallery or capture new ones with your device's camera, ensuring a diverse range of samples for analysis. Intuitive Renaming: Organize your scans with ease by renaming them, allowing you to locate specific samples swiftly. Quick Search: Locate specific scans based on their names, saving you valuable time during your busy research sessions. ImageJ.JS Integration: Harness the power of ImageJ.JS, ensuring precise and efficient image processing directly on your device. Data Security: Rest easy knowing that your scans and data stay within your device, and no images are uploaded to external servers. Seamless Export: After analysis, effortlessly export your processed images to the gallery, enabling easy integration with your workflow and scientific publications. Minimalist UI: Focus solely on your research without distraction, thanks to BactiSee's clean and minimal user interface. Enhance your scientific endeavors with BactiSee - the app designed to simplify bacterial analysis while preserving the precision you demand. Experience the convenience of conducting your research on-the-go with our intuitive and powerful tools. Embrace the future of microbial analysis - download BactiSee now and elevate your research to new heights! (Note: All images and microscope samples used in the app's promotional material are for illustrative purposes only.) Made by Suraj Pathak, M.S. CS, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Yuzhen Zhang, PhD. Food Science, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lili He, Professor and Department Head, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Screenshots

SuperVision+ Magnifier4 screens
BactiSee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BactiSee at 5.0 against SuperVision+ Magnifier's 4.3. SuperVision+ Magnifier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BactiSee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperVision+ Magnifier has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SuperVision+ Magnifier ships an update every 2 months, BactiSee every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SuperVision+ Magnifier versus BactiSee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperVision+ MagnifierBactiSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryLili He

Customer experience

SuperVision+ Magnifier

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative21.2%

BactiSee

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SuperVision+ Magnifier

No in-app purchases

None

BactiSee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SuperVision+ Magnifier free?
SuperVision+ Magnifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BactiSee free?
BactiSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SuperVision+ Magnifier or BactiSee?
BactiSee is rated higher. SuperVision+ Magnifier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BactiSee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SuperVision+ Magnifier or BactiSee have ads?
Neither SuperVision+ Magnifier nor BactiSee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SuperVision+ Magnifier or BactiSee?
SuperVision+ Magnifier ships an update every 2 months, and BactiSee every 7 months. Most recently, SuperVision+ Magnifier was updated on October 15, 2026 and BactiSee on October 7, 2026.

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