# Magnifying Glass & Flashlight — Reading Magnifier with Light

> Digital magnifying glass with flashlight and optional tip calculator. (iPhone/iPad app by Tekton Technologies (P) Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-and-flashlight/id508627598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tekton Technologies (P) Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/343534621)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 203 App Store ratings · 202 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2012-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-and-flashlight/id508627598/reviews.md

## What is Magnifying Glass & Flashlight?

Did you forget to take your reading glasses or need a magnifying glass to read small text ? 

Just pick your iPhone to transform it instantly into a magnifying glass with flash light, that comes in Full screen with light and NO wasted screen space.

The Magnifier Flash App is a very convenient and handy app, with such ease of use, that it operates with just one finger to slide to zoom, turn on flash light and also save to photos. And our users find it extremely useful for reading small prints in many occasions.

"Great app to have! Comes in very handy when shopping if you have a problem reading the fine print. The built-in light is also quite helpful." - cooky sue

"I use the magnifier to examine jewelry for marks that identify the piece. Thank you!" - Beth Evans-Walters

Magnifier App is now enhanced with a tip calculator feature that is offered as an InApp purchase, that can come in quite handy, while checking out at restaurants. It calculates the tip per person as a percentage of the bill and also splits the tip between people.

Magnifier Flash is an enhanced magnifying glass with flash light , with the additional capability  to SAVE what you see on the zoomed view to camera roll.

Great for reading receipts in dim lights at restaurants. 

Great for reading small text in the dark, either inside your car during night or anywhere else. Magnifies small text up to 6X digital zoom, and gives a very clear text without shake.

Single tap to "Snap and Save" the view to camera roll.

Key features:

1. Magnifier with up to 6X zoom provide clear enlarged text of small prints or receipts.

2. Turn ON Flash light to read text in dim light or in the dark.

3. Easy to read nutrition label with small prints, as a high contrast crystal clear zoomed text.

4. Read restaurant menus in dim light very clearly and high contrast zoom.

5. Easy to find misplaced items in the dark or dim light.

6. Useful while searching for items in the car during the night.

7. Snap and SAVE what you see in the zoomed view on to the camera roll by clicking the save to photos button. Using this feature, you can later at any time view the photo or get it emailed to your desktop from your iPhone.

InApp purchase, features a 'TIP CALCULATOR'
It is a convenient and easy to use tool with a smooth slider, that calculates the tip per person, and takes into account standard tip percentages. Includes a tip round-off option.

*** Great User reviews ***

@ Perfect Utility App
I needed to review a product bar code to obtain customer support. The font was 6 or smaller. Without this great app I could not have discerned the incredibly small letters. The flashlight illuminated the numbers wonderfully. 
 - Jerome

Clean little app that is a godsend when I can't find my cheeter glasses. Esp in a dark cafe with tiny type on the menu!

@ Magnificent
For the over 40 crowd with progressives when you reach the bottom of the lens and you still can make it out, this app comes to the rescue. Does exactly what it says. And quite well.
-Jnazarimd

@ Good for close up work
Clear and quick macro for your camera. Easy to use and is perfect for close up work.

@ Simple & Great
This app is simple & works great. Have already used it to look at tiny screws on my glasses( which are hard to see when I have my glasses off to look at). Also great for finding that sliver that you can only feel. The sliding power level is a real plus.
-Dang134

@ Must have App.
If you need to write little texts or make a macro picture of something  this app it's  for you. Love it. Thank you for this app! I use it often. I'm always forgetting my glasses. This is so handy in reading labels, receipts when eating out, and the light is a bonus when in dim areas. The view is sharp and light is bright on the iPhone 5.

Full screen with light. No wasted screen space. Good for reading menus in dim lit restaurants.

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## Key features

- Up to 6X digital zoom
- Built-in flashlight
- Save zoomed views to photos
- Tip calculator (In-App Purchase)
- Clear, high-contrast text
- Easy one-finger operation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Magnifying Glass & Flashlight?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔦 Useful light feature
- 🔍 Good magnification
- 💡 Handy for reading small print
- 🔍 Helpful for visually impaired

**Cons**

- 🐛 Blurry/grainy image quality at higher magnification
- 🐛 Difficulty focusing/adjusting
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 🔍 Limited magnification range

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 5
- Tip calculator not working
- Distorted/curved image

**Most requested features**

- Freeze screen/image capture
- Adjustable light intensity
- Front-facing camera support
- Improved auto-focus

## Recent user reviews (10 of 202)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-and-flashlight/id508627598/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Darkness Rains

*2023-11-10*

The screen just goes black for magnifying however as a key light it works great.

### 1/5 — Very basic kind of app

*2023-06-29*

Already comes pre-installed on phone default.

### 3/5 — Needs a couple more features

*2022-05-23*

Good app but missing a couple more features. Needs to have a focus button or another way to auto focus. Right now you have to move the iPhone around to get the picture just right which can be a pain. Maybe use long press for focus. Also need to mention “Picture Saved” when you press the save button to confirm picture was taken.

### 5/5 — Magnifying glass

*2020-08-04*

I really like having a magnifying glass available to use on the go. This one is nice in that you can change the magnification power. I also love that is has the light that you can use if needed. I use it both ways as some writing on glass surfaces doesn’t show up under the light.

### 5/5 — App

*2020-03-27*

This app is awesome because before I go to sleep at night I always read and know that I have time off school and i stay up later it helps me a lot I highly recommend this app for people who love to read at night

### 5/5 — Works well

*2020-01-10, version 2.2*

Does the job. Menus and checks in dimly lit venues are visible again. On/off toggle for the light. 6x magnification is in-focus. Does the job, nice.

### 2/5 — 2分

*2020-01-10*

是自带的放大镜不好用么？倍数没自带高，都带闪光灯，但没滤镜，可能是很久之前的软件了吧，估计以前有实用价值，现在一点价值都没有，但为什么会在限免里？

### 5/5 — Can’t be without this app!!

*2019-12-31*

I got this magnifier app while on my iPhone 6sPlus but will never be without it. In my sixties, it seemed everything got smaller so having this magnifier on my phone is a no-brainer. So simple to use...I love it!

### 5/5 — I Have Been Waiting For This For My Whole Life....

*2019-10-04*

This app is wonderful. As I get older and my eyesight gets worse, I now have the ability to see/read things that were very difficult before. And the built-in flash makes a 5-star app even better.  I am a science teacher and having this magnifier has made showing my students things to make science more appealing so much easier. Thank you very much for a free magnifying lens that has helped my life/job more than I thought possible.

### 5/5 — Simply Amazing

*2019-10-03, version 2.1*

I use magnifier a lot more than I thought I might.
It’s fantastic and you’ll love it too!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Magnifying Glass & Flashlight

### What does the Magnifying Glass & Flashlight app do?

This app transforms your iPhone into a full-screen magnifying glass with a flashlight. It allows you to zoom in on small text, read menus in dim light, examine small items, and even save captured zoomed views to your photo library.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include up to 6X digital zoom for clear enlarged text, a built-in flashlight for reading in low light or darkness, and the ability to 'Snap and Save' zoomed views to your camera roll. An optional tip calculator is also available as an in-app purchase.

### Is the tip calculator a free feature?

No, the tip calculator is offered as an In-App Purchase. It allows you to easily calculate the tip per person as a percentage of the bill and split the tip between multiple people.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

Based on the description, the app is designed for iPhone. It utilizes the iPhone's camera and flashlight functionalities.

### When would I find this app most useful?

This app is useful for reading small prints on receipts, nutrition labels, or menus in dim lighting. It's also helpful for examining jewelry, finding misplaced items in the dark, or reading text inside a car at night.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.5 — 2026-07-24

•⁠  ⁠Enjoy clearer photos with improved zoom, tap-to-focus, and more reliable saving.
•⁠  ⁠We’ve also improved overall stability.

### 2.6.4 — 2025-06-01

No news is good news. App's still smooth.

### 2.6.3 — 2025-02-27

Improved camera performance for a smoother experience
Squashed minor bugs for better stability

### 2.6.2 — 2024-07-01

Improved performance and stability

### 2.6.1 — 2023-11-29

Updated for iOS 17

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