# Microscope

> The most realistic microscope!!!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ciberdroix.microscope](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ciberdroix.microscope)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ciberdroix.microscope`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ciberdroix Soft
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 8,365,307
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (31,405 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.31
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2015-03-18
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 7.22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ciberdroix.microscope)
- **Website:** [http://ciberdroixsoft.com/microscope/](http://ciberdroixsoft.com/microscope/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ciberdroix.com/privacy\_policy/ciberdroix\_privacy\_policy.html](http://www.ciberdroix.com/privacy_policy/ciberdroix_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**Microscope** is an innovative Chrome extension that simulates a realistic microscope experience directly on your smartphone. Featuring interchangeable oculars with magnifications of x5, x10, and x20, users can focus precisely on their subjects to observe minute details. The built-in LED flashlight enhances visibility, while the macro camera support allows for close-up views.

This versatile tool is perfect for observing small creatures like flies, spiders, and ants, reading medicine bottle prescriptions, or checking serial numbers on devices such as TVs and DVDs. Please note, Microscope relies on your phone's camera quality for image clarity and is a simulation, not a physical microscope. Enjoy the convenience of a handy, digital microscope anywhere you go!

## Rankings

- #16,304 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ciberdroix.microscope.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers are mixed. Some say it functions as a microscope with clear images, but many report drawbacks: dark or blurry visuals, distorted graphics on Android, and confusing UI. A dominant complaint is excessive advertising. A minority label it fake or a scam, and several note regressions or device-specific problems. Overall, performance appears inconsistent across devices and reviews range from excellent to very poor.

### Pros

- Functions as a microscope and can provide magnified images (positive notes like it works like a microscope)
- Some reviews report very clear, bright, and sharp pictures
- Overall positive sentiment from some users and mentions of good performance or usefulness

### Cons

- Poor or inconsistent image quality (dark, blurry, or distorted images)
- Excessive advertising and intrusive ads (thousands of ads)
- Usability/UI issues (buttons not fully visible, unclear how to use)
- Perceived scams or fake labeling (some reviews call it fake or a scam)
- Regression or device compatibility issues (previous version quality was better; Android-specific distortions)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ciberdroix.microscope)