# Alecto security vs Macro Mode

The clearest difference is price: Alecto security at Free against Macro Mode's $2.99. Alecto security also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). Macro Mode's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 1) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Alecto security is free to download; Macro Mode costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alecto security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macro Mode has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alecto security ships an update every 8 months, Macro Mode every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alecto security | Macro Mode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alecto-security/id901829031/reviews)** | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **95** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hesdo](https://appshunter.io/developer/562791294) | [Kenneth Kao](https://appshunter.io/developer/288711611) |

## What reviewers say

### Alecto security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alecto-security/id901829031)

Control specific Alecto IP camera models from your mobile device. View live feeds and manage your security system remotely.

**Highlights:** Control Alecto camera models, View live camera feeds, Remote system management, IP camera integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Macro Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-mode/id1587381734)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture detailed close-up photos and videos with advanced manual controls for focus and exposure. This app automatically selects the best lens for macro shots and supports high-resolution video recording with HDR.

**Highlights:** Macro photography and videography, Focus peaking and manual controls, Adjustable LED flashlight brightness, Automatic optimal lens selection, 4K 60fps and 1080p 240fps slow-motion video, HDR Dolby Vision support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alecto security free?

Alecto security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macro Mode free?

Macro Mode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alecto security or Macro Mode?

Alecto security is rated higher. Alecto security averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Macro Mode averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.

### Do Alecto security or Macro Mode have ads?

Neither Alecto security nor Macro Mode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alecto security or Macro Mode?

Alecto security ships an update every 8 months, and Macro Mode every 7 months. Most recently, Alecto security was updated on October 3, 2026 and Macro Mode on October 13, 2026.

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