# Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier — Binoculars & Reading Glasses

> Device camera app for magnification, zoom, and close-up photography. (iPhone/iPad app by I-Beam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus-plus-magnifier/id345465770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [I-Beam](https://appshunter.io/developer/314979548)
- Category: Utilities, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 6,555 App Store ratings · 501 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 43 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 7 more
- Released: 2010-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus-plus-magnifier/id345465770/reviews.md

## What is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier?

The original and still the best.
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The New York Times – Gadgetwise: App of the Week
“Of the several magnification apps I tried, my favorite is Magnifying Glass from I-Beam. The iPhone app is simplicity itself. Turn it on, point the camera at the fine print, and touch the plus button until it is enlarged enough to read. Two other built-in features I like: the button that instantly resets the image to low magnification, and the camera button, which lets you take a photo of your close-up.”
— Roy Furchgott, The New York Times
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Magnifying Glass helps you see more clearly on your iPhone and iPad.
Whether you’re reading small text, examining fine details, or viewing objects up close, Magnifying Glass provides powerful visual tools that are easy to use and fully under your control.
With infinite zoom, the ability to freeze, rotate, filter, and enhance the live view, and manual control over focus and exposure, you can adjust the image exactly how you need it. A built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness helps illuminate hard-to-see areas, making it easier to read and inspect in low-light situations.
Magnifying Glass also works as a fully functional zoom camera, making it useful at home, at work, or on the go.
Try it today and see why it was named App of the Week by The New York Times.
Features:
- Infinite digital zoom to make small text easier to read
- Fully functional zoomable camera
- Freeze the view to inspect images without motion
- Built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness
- Multiple image filters, including a special high-contrast mode
- High-contrast enhancement to reveal details in low light
- Stabilization mode for crisp, sharp images
- Manual focus and exposure controls
- Support for front and rear cameras
- Multiple interface themes to personalize your experience

## Key features

- Infinite digital zoom
- Zoomable camera functionality
- Freeze live view
- Built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness
- Multiple image filters
- Manual focus and exposure controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Powerful magnification
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Versatile features
- 👍 Great for small details
- 👍 Helpful for reading small text

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional blurriness
- 🐛 Freezing/locking issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Rapid button tapping causes lockups
- Rotate function gets stuck spinning
- Simultaneous button presses lead to crashes
- Freeze mode doesn't save images properly

**Most requested features**

- Add pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Improve image stabilization
- Provide more manual control options
- Allow loading and editing of saved photos
- Integrate with other apps (e.g. iNaturalist)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 501)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus-plus-magnifier/id345465770/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best App in the world always

*2026-07-24, version 4.0.2*

this is the best magnifying glass if you cant see up close it has been a blessing to find this

### 3/5 — Best magnifier app

*2026-06-26, version 4.0.2*

Great app! Love all the options   Just. Wish all of the options were available without subscription

### 5/5 — Best App

*2026-06-22, version 4.0.2*

this is the best magnifying glass if you cant see up close it has been a blessing to find this

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-06-11, version 4.0.2*

Best app I have ever downloaded it is completely free and it has crazy zoom

### 5/5 — Best App

*2026-06-06, version 4.0.2*

Best app I ever purchased

### 5/5 — Works great if they restore the purchases

*2026-05-14, version 4.0.2*

Awesome x-ray different colors vision vision Awesome awesomeness

### 5/5 — Increible

*2026-03-26, version 4.0.1*

MARAVILLOSA

### 5/5 — Muy práctica!

*2026-03-12, version 4.0*

Tiene las funciones que se necesitan

### 5/5 — Dino Simone

*2026-03-11, version 4.0*

Excellent for viewing magnifying ,imaging,and recording of planetary meteorites.
Dino Simone (the Shaman Stones)

### 5/5 — L’ente

*2026-01-20, version 3.9.7*

Molto funzionale

## Frequently asked questions about Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

### What does the Magnifying Glass app do?

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful magnifying glass and zoomable camera. It helps you read small text, examine fine details, and view objects up close with features like infinite zoom, image filters, and a built-in flashlight.

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

Key features include infinite digital zoom for easy reading, a fully functional zoomable camera, the ability to freeze the view for inspection, a built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness, multiple image filters including high-contrast mode, and manual focus and exposure controls.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can access its core functionalities for free, with options to purchase additional features or enhancements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, leveraging their camera capabilities to provide magnification and close-up viewing functionalities.

### How can I use this app for reading in low light?

The app includes a built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness that can be used to illuminate hard-to-see areas. Additionally, features like the high-contrast mode help reveal details in low-light situations, making it easier to read.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.2 — 2026-04-11

Minor user interface updates

### 4.0.1 — 2026-03-19

Minor user interface updates

### 4.0 — 2026-03-10

This is a significant update with meaningful improvements throughout the app.
We’ve listened closely to your feedback and made several enhancements based on what you told us. The interface has been simplified to make Magnifying Glass easier and more intuitive to use, while maintaining all of its powerful features.
This update improves support for iOS accessibility features, including better labeling and clearer controls. We’ve also added support for new languages, making Magnifying Glass more usable for people around the world.
In addition, we’ve made performance improvements and fixed bugs to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience.

### 3.9.7 — 2025-10-31

Minor bug fixes

### 3.9.6 — 2025-10-27

- Minor bug fixes

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