# Magnifying Glass - handy loupe — convenient zoom,save & light

> High-quality, easy-to-use magnifying glass app with zoom, flash, and save features. (iPhone/iPad app by Katoh Atsushi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-handy-loupe/id1317851339 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Katoh Atsushi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305978551)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 9,243 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-handy-loupe/id1317851339/reviews.md

## What is Magnifying Glass?

It is a free magnifying glass application with high image quality and easy to use.
You can use it quickly when you need it as soon as possible.
It is a magnifying glass application that makes it easier to see small things and distant objects.
I want to install iPhone for the time being!

■ Main features
· Fast start
· auto focus
· Shake Reduction
· Save  to the album and check later
· Flash in dark place

## Key features

- High image quality
- Fast start
- Auto focus
- Shake Reduction
- Save to album
- Flashlight

## What do users think of Magnifying Glass?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Magnifying app
- 👍 Convenient and useful
- 🔍 Helps with vision issues
- 📸 Ability to take photos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Blurry/poor image quality at higher magnifications
- 🔧 Awkward button placement
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Autofocus issues
- Black screen on launch

**Most requested features**

- Relocatable screenshot button
- Front camera support
- Higher magnification levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-handy-loupe/id1317851339/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 10:10

*2025-12-15, version 1.1.0*

The best one out there and it’s free

### 5/5 — Лупа

*2025-09-06*

Удобно!!!🥰

### 5/5 — 🐰

*2025-09-01, version 1.1.0*

好用。

### 5/5 — 👌

*2025-08-09*

Удобно

### 5/5 — 老眼の味方

*2025-07-26, version 1.1.0*

すごくくっきり見やすくストレスなく本が読めます！
かなり明るい蛍光灯の下で見ているようです。
文字が見にくいと感じてる方、ぜひお試しください。

### 3/5 — 無放大鏡功能？

*2025-07-19, version 1.1.0*

請問開啟後為何手機螢幕一片黑，沒有放大鏡的功能？

### 5/5 — シンプル

*2025-07-15, version 1.1.0*

最近のアプリは機能がたくさんありすぎて、使いこなせないのでこのアプリはシンプル.ザ.ベスト！

### 4/5 — 使い易い

*2025-06-19, version 1.1.0*

シンプルで使い易い

### 1/5 — 開かない

*2025-06-18, version 1.1.0*

アプリ開こうとしても開く事出来ない 何故？

### 5/5 — Up to 8x Zoom

*2025-05-17, version 1.1.0*

Fantastic app to use when reading really small text. Have the option with several zoom  ranges up to 8x. Highly recommended for anyone who reads a lot of small text.

## Frequently asked questions about Magnifying Glass

### What does the Magnifying Glass app do?

This app acts as a digital magnifying glass, allowing you to easily see small text, objects, or distant items with high image quality. It's designed for quick and convenient use whenever you need to enlarge your view.

### What are the main features of this magnifying glass app?

Key features include a fast start for immediate use, auto-focus for clear viewing, shake reduction to stabilize the image, the ability to save magnified images to your album, and a flashlight function for use in dark environments.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description specifically mentions it is an application to install for iPhone, suggesting it is designed for iOS devices.

### When would I use this magnifying glass app?

You can use this app to read small print on labels or menus, examine intricate details of objects, or even to see things that are further away. The built-in flashlight is also useful for reading in dimly lit conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2021-09-08

Thank you for always using it.
In this version, I made some adjustments and updates to make it more comfortable to use.
We will continue to improve functions to make it even better.

### 1.0.9 — 2021-03-04

Thank you for always using it.
In this version, I made some adjustments and updates to make it more comfortable to use.
We will continue to improve functions to make it even better.

### 1.0.8 — 2021-02-23

Thank you for always using it.
In this version, I made some adjustments and updates to make it more comfortable to use.
We will continue to improve functions to make it even better.

### 1.0.7 — 2020-12-20

Thank you for always using it.
In this version, I made some adjustments and updates to make it more comfortable to use.
We will continue to improve functions to make it even better.

### 1.0.6 — 2020-09-10

Thank you for always using it.
In this version, I made some adjustments and updates to make it more comfortable to use.
We will continue to improve functions to make it even better.

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