# Magnifying Glass. — Magnifier with Flashlight

> Phone camera app for magnifying text and objects with zoom and flashlight. (iPhone/iPad app by Shownak Chakma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass/id1493773749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shownak Chakma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596085983)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 301 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass/id1493773749/reviews.md

## What is Magnifying Glass.?

Magnifying Glass is simple, smart and the best magnifying glass app in the App store. This app uses your phone's camera to magnify text or whatever comes to mind - be creative.
It can solve your daily life needs like reading small unreadable text, finding small things and many more.
See all the details without losing the overview of the surroundings.
You will be amazed by the realistic look, touch, and feel of this useful piece of art.

Features:
Simple and easy user interface
Clean design
Fullscreen mode
Flash density modifier
Up to 10x zoom level
Pause or fridge the screen when needed
Powerfull camera to take a sharp photo
Capture unlimited photos
Easy access to the photo album
Share photos to any social media with the app.
Front-facing camera

Magnify without blurring! Try it and see for yourself, you will be fallen in love with it.

## Key features

- Up to 10x zoom level
- Integrated flashlight
- Pause and freeze screen
- Capture sharp photos
- Easy photo album access
- Share photos to social media

## What do users think of Magnifying Glass.?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for detailed photos
- 👍 Excellent magnification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good lighting and clarity
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Works well for reading
- 👍 Useful for taking splinters out
- 👍 Good for observing small insects
- 👍 No intrusive ads or upgrade prompts
- 👍 Dental student approved macro shots

**Cons**

- 🐛 Zoom slider can be difficult
- 🐛 Needs steady hand at high zoom
- 🐛 Tapping screen to keep light on is frustrating
- 🐛 Focus could be better up close
- 🐛 Light can be too bright at night
- 🐛 Ads can be in the way
- 🐛 'Rate it' sign wouldn't go away

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Zoom slider not always responsive
- App will not open
- Rate it sign persists after rating

**Most requested features**

- Ad-free version option
- Better control over light brightness at night
- Improved focus up close

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass/id1493773749/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Wonderful Glasses

*2024-10-22*

I really love this app very much...it’s just awesome...

### 4/5 — I really like it for some things but not others

*2024-08-25*

A little difficult to memorize the operation of zoom,… but great lighting and clarity. Light has easy brightness slider and looking at first from download appears straightforward to operate. Yet understanding the Zoom Slider on my first project has been mental. If correct configuration of features is not found quickly I would lose the subject matter at higher zoom levels as the slider would not move magnification even though it appears it is. But, it’s free, so try it out. I’m keeping it.

### 5/5 — Great little tool

*2024-08-08*

I have an insect infestation in one of my buildings, they are so tiny that I got tired of hearing …you can tell what that is, each time I took a photo. A regular iPhone doesn’t zoom in enough. The only thing I don’t like is that when you zoom in really far, you need to be steady, then you need to keep tapping the screen to keep the light on, then you lose your spot…this gets frustrating. But it is truly the app that is free for light, zoom and camera.

### 4/5 — It does the job

*2024-05-29*

Does what it says it will though wished it would focus better up close just a tad bit.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-05-02*

Great way to help me at reading

### 4/5 — Ok

*2023-08-23, version 1.2*

It works

### 4/5 — Why do I even need this?

*2023-06-29*

So, after having a Samsung Galaxy S7 company phone for the last 6 years or so, my company told me I had to “upgrade” to an iPhone 13. DEFINITELY a huge leap backward as far as the camera goes, especially what I use it for (i.e., not vacation pics or selfies). At least with this app, I can get the detail photos I need in less than 20 shots (more like 10). With the S7, it was one shot, one kill.

### 5/5 — So easy to use

*2022-11-16, version 1.2*

Would love to pay for an ad-free version.

### 5/5 — Neat app

*2022-06-11*

Great implementation of scan, magnify and hold. Have a sliver? See it: take it out!

Can’t use slider to change magnification - bad!

### 5/5 — Gfhhc

*2022-06-01, version 1.2*

Very nice and fun app but has ads but berries then paying for a app

## Frequently asked questions about Magnifying Glass.

### What does the Magnifying Glass app do?

This app uses your phone's camera to act as a magnifying glass, allowing you to enlarge text or objects. It helps with daily tasks like reading small print or finding small items, offering a clear view of details without losing the surrounding context.

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

Key features include up to 10x zoom, an integrated flashlight for better visibility, the ability to pause or freeze the screen to examine details, and a powerful camera for capturing sharp photos. You can also easily access your photo album and share captured images.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a completely free experience for all its features.

### What can I use this magnifying app for?

You can use this app for various purposes, such as reading small text in books or on labels, finding dropped small items like screws or jewelry, examining intricate details on objects, or even for creative photography where magnification is needed.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2020-02-13

Bug Fixed !

### 1.1 — 2020-02-06

Bug Fixed!

### 1.0 — 2020-01-22

No release notes.

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