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Magnifier

Magnifier

by Apple Inc.

1.6K ratings
534 reviews
🔧 Utilities
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 7, 2021
  • 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.

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

Summarized from real user reviews of Magnifier. Based on 1.6K reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Excellent magnification capability
  • 👍Useful for low-vision users
  • 🔍Helps with reading small text
  • 💡Filters and color adjustments
  • 🔍Zoom in on distant objects

Negative things

  • 🐛Blurry/pixelated images when zoomed in
  • 🐛Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🔋Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍Limited use cases for general users
  • 👎Doesn'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

True Magnification

This app is adding things that aren’t there, such as spiders etc…
KYLoveChicken72KYLoveChicken72

Stuck on selfie

Had this app for years and has been brilliant. Phone update and now shows selfie mode but won’t let you switch back. Very annoying and useless now!
AangelhartAangelhart

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Detection doesn’t tell me how tall something is like it won’t tell me how high my door is so I can see how far away I am from dunking.



Also who ready for carnivallllll😃😃😃😃🥹🥹🥹😜🤪🤪🥳🥳
Khi JahariKhi Jahari

It is an app

I like apps
Mysterious man of agesMysterious man of ages

Takes control of settings

Iit would be great if you could remove this app as utility as it changinh
Magnification without my consent
Trans advocateTrans advocate
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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.