Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) vs BenchScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope)
Connect a digital microscope to your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi to view live image streams. This application receives and displays the video feed from the microscope.
- Wi-Fi microscope connection
- Live image streaming
- Display microscope feed
- iOS device support
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if you want to use the software 'Hotviewer', the digital microscope must be connected to the Ipad or Iphone by wifi , then the image frame stream will be sent from the microscope, the software 'hotviewer' can receive the frame stream and show it
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 in-app purchases: Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) at none against BenchScope's 1. Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). BenchScope's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. BenchScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) ships an update every 3 months, BenchScope every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) | BenchScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 东献 刘 | NHSD |
In-app purchases
Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope)
No in-app purchases
BenchScope
- BenchScope Unlimited$4.99
Questions
Is Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) free?
Is BenchScope free?
Do Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) or BenchScope have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hotviewer(WIFI Microscope) or BenchScope?
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