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Magnifier

Magnifier

by Apple Inc.

1.6K ratings
537 reviews
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
Free

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Released
June 7, 2021
Updated
September 14, 2026

Developer

Apple Inc.
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About

This app provides tools for individuals who are blind or have low vision to better understand their surroundings. It offers magnification, image adjustments, text-to-speech, scene descriptions, and LiDAR-based navigation assistance.

โœ“Enlarge nearby objects and text
โœ“Adjust brightness, contrast, and color filters
โœ“Text detection and read-aloud
โœ“Automatic scene and object descriptions
โœ“LiDAR-based navigation and object detection
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What users say about Magnifier

Reviews of Magnifier are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 3.8/5 from 1.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent magnification capability, useful for low-vision users. Top complaints: blurry/pixelated images when zoomed in, crashes and freezes on some devices. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿš€Excellent magnification capability
  • ๐Ÿ‘Useful for low-vision users
  • ๐Ÿ”Helps with reading small text
  • ๐Ÿ’กFilters and color adjustments
  • ๐Ÿ”Zoom in on distant objects

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Blurry/pixelated images when zoomed in
  • ๐Ÿ›Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • ๐Ÿ”‹Drains battery quickly
  • ๐Ÿ”Limited use cases for general users
  • ๐Ÿ‘ŽDoesn't save filtered images
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What's New in Magnifier

8.5

September 14, 2026

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Ok

Itโ€™s meh
OAObama a

Everything has a red hue, that with no filter.

Everything has a red hue. I went into settings to see if something was set wrong. On filter it was set as no filter. I toggled the filter setting. Still red. I deleted the app and reinstalled -still everything is red.
UUkeMcQ

Why isnโ€™t there an applet to use?

Why isnโ€™t there an applet to use this? I donโ€™t want to use the button for it.
AAandy42

True Magnification

This app is adding things that arenโ€™t there, such as spiders etcโ€ฆ
KKYLoveChicken72

Stuck on selfie

Had this app for years and has been brilliant. Phone update and now shows selfie mode but wonโ€™t let you switch back. Very annoying and useless now!
AAangelhart
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Sudden black screen on launch

Bug

Microphone activation without user consent

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Bug

Inability to switch between front and rear cameras

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add video recording capability

Feature

Improve image quality and focus

Feature

Allow saving of filtered images

Feature

Optimize for battery life

Feature

Integrate with Camera app

Feature

FAQ

What does the Magnifier app do?

The Magnifier app provides tools for users who are blind or have low vision to get more information about physical objects and scenes. It allows users to enlarge nearby objects and text, adjust image settings, detect and read text aloud, and receive descriptions of their surroundings.

What are the key features of the Magnifier app?

Key features include the ability to enlarge objects and text, adjust image brightness and contrast, apply color filters, turn on a flashlight, freeze frames, detect and read text aloud, get automatic scene descriptions, and use LiDAR for distance sensing and navigation on supported devices.

Is the Magnifier app free to use?

Yes, the Magnifier app is free to use. The provided information indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is the Magnifier app compatible with?

The app is designed for users who are blind or have low vision. Specific device compatibility, especially for features utilizing the LiDAR Scanner, will depend on the device's hardware capabilities.

How can the Magnifier app help with reading?

The app can help with reading by enlarging text so it's easier to view. It also features text detection that can read text out loud or present it in an adapted format for improved readability. Additionally, users can frame documents and adjust their perspective for clearer viewing.