Comparison

i vs Magnifier & Microscope

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

Head to head
About

i

Transform your smartphone into a powerful magnification tool. Observe and record microscopic details with your phone's camera and a macro lens. Measure objects with a scale bar and add notes to your digital micrographs.

Highlights
  • Professional magnification tool
  • Record digital micrographs
  • Optical magnification
  • Up to 10x digital zoom
  • Scale bar for measurement
  • Add notes and remarks
  • Direct photo sharing
Features
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Use this app to work with smartphone microscopes or any phone macro-lens as an professional magnification tool to observe tiny objects and record digital micrographs with your Phone. Features: Capture of photos with tiny objects as you do with sophisticated optical microscope Optical magnification ratio depending on your smartphone microscope Up to 10x digital magnification in App Scale bar for objects measurement which can be toggled on/off Automatic recording of shooting date and time Allow you to add notes and remarks to your picture Direct sharing of photos with email, message. Attach smartphone microscope to your Phone and convert it into a convenient portable microscope. Capture and save micrographs. Zoom in on photos and tag pictures with comments. Access your photos from your i-Seeing app, email them to your computer and colleagues. More detail at: www.mobile-scope.com

About

Magnifier & Microscope

Transform your phone into a powerful digital magnifier with advanced zoom capabilities, AI-enhanced image capture, and text-to-speech functionality. Inspect coins, stamps, jewelry, and small print with exceptional clarity and detail, all without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Ultra-smooth zoom up to 60x
  • AI-enhanced capture with super resolution
  • Read Aloud text-to-speech
  • Real-time filters for detail enhancement
  • Steady Lock for stable images
  • Video and time-lapse modes
  • Comparison mode for side-by-side viewing
Features
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Your pocket microscope for coins, stamps, jewelry, and beyond. Turn your iPhone into a powerful digital magnifier with ultra-smooth zoom far beyond the built-in Camera app — up to 60x on iPhone Pro — plus AI-enhanced capture, Read Aloud and real-time filters. See every detail that matters, no extra hardware needed. ▸ POWERFUL ZOOM Go far beyond what your eyes can see. • Ultra-smooth zoom — pinch or slide up to 60x on iPhone Pro (the app shows your phone's true maximum) • Steady Lock — gyro-assisted stabilization holds the image still at high magnification • Zoom badge and lens indicator — always know your exact magnification and which lens is active • Fine zoom stepper — nudge magnification in precise steps • Focus lock and torch — stabilize on tiny details and light them ▸ SEE WHAT OTHERS MISS Ten real-time filters designed for detail and accessibility. • High Contrast — make fine engravings pop • Edge Detection — reveal hidden surface details • Inverted Colors — inspect watermarks and security features • Grayscale, Sepia, Cool Tone — find the view that works for you ▸ READ ALOUD Small print, read to you. • Freeze a label, menu or medicine box and tap Read aloud to hear the text — pause, change the speed or copy it • Jump straight into reading with Siri, the Action button, a Home Screen quick action, or Control Center and the Lock Screen on iOS 18 ▸ AI-ENHANCED CAPTURE Freeze the frame and let the phone do the work — entirely on device. • Every freeze takes a full-resolution photo, aligned to exactly what you saw — at every zoom • Pro Capture merges many frames at high magnification for a cleaner, sharper result • On-device super resolution at the top of the range recovers fine structure — compare original and enhanced before you save • Nothing is uploaded; all processing runs on your iPhone ▸ CAPTURE & COMPARE Build a personal collection of everything you inspect. • Instant capture — save with zoom level, filter, and timestamp • Save to Photos, share, or keep in the in-app gallery • Video and time-lapse modes for moving subjects • Comparison mode — place two captures side by side with synchronized zoom ▸ BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you grade coins, examine hallmarks, or authenticate stamps — Microscope gives you the clarity you need without carrying a loupe. ▸ PRICING FREE: • The full zoom range of your iPhone — up to 60x on iPhone Pro • A full-resolution photo every time you freeze • Read Aloud and the reading shortcuts • 5 saved captures and the basic filters (High Contrast, Inverted, Grayscale, Sharpen, Brightness) • Try Pro Capture free on your first 3 captures PREMIUM: • Pro Capture — the camera's best still plus multi-frame merging and super resolution for more detail at high zoom • Unlimited gallery, all 10 filters, time-lapse, Pro exposure controls PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Microscope Premium is available with the following subscription options: Premium Monthly Premium Annual (best value) — includes 7-day free trial Current prices are shown in your local currency on the subscription screen inside the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://microscopezoomcamera.bulpara.com/privacy --- Questions? hello@bulpara.com

Screenshots

i3 screens
Magnifier & Microscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifier & Microscope at 4.0 against i's 2.7. Magnifier & Microscope also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Magnifier & Microscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magnifier & Microscope holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of i's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnifier & Microscope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 14 months, Magnifier & Microscope every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
i versus Magnifier & Microscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMagnifier & Microscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (35 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Qingying Electronic Technology LLCBULPARA TEKNOLOJI LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

i

All ratings34 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative72.0%

Magnifier & Microscope

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magnifier & Microscope

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$5.991 Month
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier & Microscope free?
Magnifier & Microscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, i or Magnifier & Microscope?
Magnifier & Microscope is rated higher. i averages 2.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Magnifier & Microscope averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do i or Magnifier & Microscope have ads?
Magnifier & Microscope shows ads; i does not.
Which is updated more often, i or Magnifier & Microscope?
i ships an update every 14 months, and Magnifier & Microscope every 6 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magnifier & Microscope on November 9, 2026.

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