Micro Fi vs MatataXplore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Micro Fi
This application connects to a specialized handheld microscope, allowing users to view magnified images on their mobile devices. It facilitates exploration and discovery of the microscopic world directly from a smartphone or tablet.
- Connects to Wi-Fi enabled microscopes
- View magnified images on mobile
- Explore the microscopic world
- User-friendly interface
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Micro Fi is a viewing APP for use with the Micro Fi Wi-Fi enabled handheld microscope by Celestron
MatataXplore
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Supports intelligent screen casting, photo taking and video recording.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MatataXplore at every 3 months against Micro Fi's every 44 months. Micro Fi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Micro Fi ships an update every 44 months, MatataXplore every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Micro Fi | MatataXplore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celestron, LLC | MATATALAB CO.,LTD. |
In-app purchases
Micro Fi
No in-app purchases
MatataXplore
No in-app purchases
