# GLASSES - Reading Magnifier — Magnifying Glass always ready

> Digital reading magnifier and makeup mirror with a simple interface. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Broder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses-reading-magnifier/id1455086092 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Broder](https://appshunter.io/developer/921385513)
- Category: Medical, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 240 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses-reading-magnifier/id1455086092/reviews.md

## What is GLASSES?

The quickest and most easy to use reading aid magnifier available, with a clean and clear user interface.

No annoying ads.

Clean functional user interface makes Glasses a joy to use.

Never forget your spare reading glasses - use Glasses right there on your phone all the time.

If you do forget your reading glasses, or just need a little help reading that small medicine bottle, or dimly lit restaurant menu, then GLASSES  is for you.

Flip to the front camera and you have a handy makeup mirror always at the ready too.

If you're already having trouble reading then you need as few steps as possible and with BIG clear buttons, GLASSES is designed for you.

Some say "Why not just use the built in camera?"  Well: 

    With GLASSES you are immediately seeing at 2x zoom with just the ONE tap that opens the app.

    To use the Camera app with light you open the app, swipe to video mode, zoom the display, tap the light options, turn the light on - that's at least five taps/swipes all while using a more complex interface with small buttons, if you can even work out how to do it!

And one thing the built in camera cannot do is zoom the front camera/mirror view - GLASSES can.

## Key features

- Instant 2x zoom on app open
- Integrated light for low-light reading
- Front camera mirror function
- Large, clear buttons
- No ads

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses-reading-magnifier/id1455086092/reviews.md

### 1/5 — BLURRY

*2026-06-26, version 1.3*

Big but blurry. Made things worse.

### 5/5 — Contact users this app is your friend!

*2020-02-19, version 1.3*

I was hoping to find an app so I do t carry glasses with me. When my contact decided to find a different place other than my eye ball, I found this app. Super happy!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2019-12-14, version 1.3*

It doesn’t Zoom, but with 3 levels of magnification I don’t miss zoom at all. Clear images, easy to use. What’s not to like?

### 5/5 — Convenience when you really need it

*2019-05-12, version 1.2*

I’ve been extremely nearsighted since I was a kid; I crossed the line for “legally blind” a long time ago. Since it’s correctable with glasses or contacts, it doesn't usually impact life very much, but there are rare moments that leave me feeling, well, blind. 
These are times like when I set my glasses on the nightstand and hear them fall off and bounce under the bed. When I hear a noise in the night and reach for my glasses, only to knock them halfway across the room. When I drop a contact lens and can’t find it where it should have landed.
The Glasses app is perfect in these situations. Instant visual acuity, and one-tap illumination. While you can achieve a similar effect with the built-in Camera app, it’s a multi-step process. Although that might sound like a minor inconvenience, it seems like an eternity when I’m feeling handicapped and vulnerable. To me, being able to avoid that feeling is worth far more than the price of this app.

## Frequently asked questions about GLASSES

### What is the main purpose of GLASSES?

GLASSES is designed to be a quick and easy reading aid, providing instant magnification for small text. It also functions as a handy makeup mirror using the front camera, making it useful in various situations.

### How does GLASSES compare to the built-in camera app for magnification?

GLASSES offers immediate 2x zoom upon opening, requiring only one tap. The built-in camera app typically requires multiple steps and a more complex interface to achieve similar functionality, including turning on the light.

### Can GLASSES zoom the front camera for use as a mirror?

Yes, unlike the built-in camera app, GLASSES can zoom the front camera view, enhancing its utility as a makeup mirror.

### Is GLASSES suitable for users with vision difficulties?

Yes, GLASSES is designed with a clean, functional user interface featuring BIG clear buttons, making it easy to use for individuals who may already have trouble reading or operating complex interfaces.

### Does GLASSES have advertisements?

No, the app description explicitly states that there are no annoying ads, providing a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the user rating for GLASSES?

GLASSES has a high user rating of 4.8 stars based on 156 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its functionality and ease of use.

### On which devices can I use GLASSES?

GLASSES is available for iPhone and iPod devices, offering a convenient digital aid for users on these platforms.

### When was GLASSES last updated?

The latest version of GLASSES, 1.3, was last updated on October 31, 2019. The app was initially released on March 10, 2019.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2019-10-31

iOS 13 Ready!

### 1.2 — 2019-03-14

You can now use the front camera, with zoom too.
Now able to freeze the view if needed.

### 1.1 — 2019-03-08

Performance enhancements

### 1.0 — 2019-03-06

No release notes.

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