# Over 40 — Magnifying Glass & Flashlight

> Magnifying glass, flashlight, and tip calculator utility app. (iPhone/iPad app by TLA Investments LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TLA Investments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/305406557)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 203 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967/reviews.md

## What is Over 40?

Flashlight and Magnifier in One App PLUS a Tip Calculator
√ Featured by Apple in iTunes throughout the world!
√ Easily see menus and receipts in dark restaurants
√ Use the FLASHLIGHT to find stuff under the seat in your car
√ Use the NEW Freeze Frame feature to inspect your stuff.
√ VANITY MIRROR to check yourself out!
√ MAGNIFY from 1x to 20x
√ This version includes unobtrusive ads that you can disable through a nominal In App Purchase

***** Recent Rave Reviews From Around the World *****

√ Excellent * Very very good * Brilliant * Best (USA)
√ One great app! - This app is amazing and I use it more than my reading glasses! I give it a five out of five and recommend it to everyone! Even those under 40! (USA)
√ Magic - Very helpful app and no bugs found yet (UK)
√ Good - Good program (Saudia Arabia)
√ Feine App - Gefällt (Germany)
√ Over forties - Brilliant for my old eyes...!!! (UK)
√ J'adore - Trop génial très pratique pour moi (Canada)
√ Ottima - Funziona molto bene, utile, fa quel che dice (Italy)
√ THE BEST - I was looking for flashlight apps and came across this one FREE I couldn't believe my eyes downloaded right away and works perfect THANK YOU (USA)
√ Five stars - This app is not only for over 40, it's for everyone. Makes me feel safe when I need light too !!! (USA)
√ Hit of the party - Whenever I show the app everyone loves it and thanks me (USA)
√ Works great and it can be used full screen, just go to settings and select contact lens mode. (USA)
√ Now I don't have to read the whole menu out loud to my husband when we go out to dinner. I just open this app and hand him my phone. Not that I ever need to use it! Yeah, right. I love it! (USA)
√ I have recommended this app to a number of people. I like the magnifier but use the flashlight most every day. (USA)

The flash is used to light up the image when you touch the 'flashlight' icon on screen.  It is only on when you want it on.  With that said, continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

This app is primarily financed through the use of Apple's iAd feature.  If you like this app and see something of interest in the ad area, please check it out.  By doing so, you help us keep our lights on!

## Key features

- Magnifying glass (1x-20x)
- Flashlight
- Tip calculator
- Freeze Frame feature
- Vanity mirror

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Disable Ads Forever" feature | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Over 40?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful magnifier and flashlight
- 🚀 Works great for reading small print
- 💡 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Adjustable magnification
- 👍 Helpful for over 40 users

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Ads even after paying for app
- 🔍 Grainy or blurry magnification
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Settings page causes app to freeze
- Flashlight turns off after 1 minute

**Most requested features**

- Add photo capture option
- Improve magnification quality
- Provide better settings controls
- Extend flashlight duration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 203)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Screen inversion

*2025-05-07, version 4.1*

Nice app use it Frequently
How about an option to invert the screen for us that use an easel without a power supply  notch

### 2/5 — Tip % value is not displayed

*2023-07-27, version 4.1*

Tip % value is not displayed

### 5/5 — Go to app for viewing

*2021-11-06, version 4.1*

I’ve tried fiddling with the camera and light but time and time again I find myself using the app.   Whether it’s in a restaurant trying to read a menu in a darkened area or wrestling with timer lights.  This works for me

### 5/5 — Indispensable

*2017-09-13, version 4.0*

This is one of those apps I wouldn't want to be without. I find myself using it several times a month when I can't quite make out something tiny or indistinct, whether it be text; or a small black speck I suspect may be an insect; or a map; or a thread pulled on some fabric; or a million other things I struggle to see clearly.

### 5/5 — I like it

*2017-08-29, version 4.0*

It works great for me i really like the tip calculator

### 5/5 — Perfect for reading food labels!

*2017-07-06, version 4.0*

And I love that I can take a pic of it and then blow it up even more. Great app!

### 5/5 — Review

*2017-06-04, version 4.0*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Works like a champ!

*2017-05-03, version 4.0*

Perfect when trying to read that instruction document included with your latest electronic purchase that was printed in a 1-point font.

### 5/5 — Best App EVER!

*2017-04-28, version 4.0*

This is one of my favorite apps and I use it several times a week and I tell everyone I know about it!

### 5/5 — Yes, very helpful for this 40+ type

*2017-04-13, version 4.0*

Small print, loose screws in one's specs ... all of that.

## Frequently asked questions about Over 40

### What does the Over 40 app do?

The Over 40 app is a versatile utility that combines a magnifying glass with adjustable magnification from 1x to 20x, a bright flashlight for low-light situations, and a convenient tip calculator. It also includes features like a freeze frame option and a vanity mirror.

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

Key features include a powerful magnifying glass with a wide magnification range, a flashlight that can be activated with a single tap, a built-in tip calculator, a freeze frame function for detailed inspection, and a vanity mirror for quick checks.

### How much does the Over 40 app cost?

The app is free to download and use, featuring unobtrusive ads. Users have the option to disable these ads through a nominal in-app purchase, offering a cleaner experience.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app description mentions it was featured by Apple in iTunes, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is designed for iPhone and iPad.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include easily reading menus and receipts in dark restaurants, using the flashlight to find items in dark spaces like a car, inspecting small objects with the magnifier, and quickly calculating tips when dining out.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2018-12-09

Updated for compatibility with iPhone X and beyond!

### 4.0 — 2016-12-19

Faster launch &  Zoom up to 20x
Updated for iOS 10

### 3.3.1 — 2016-04-10

Updated the Icon

### 3.3 — 2016-04-01

Improved accessibility by adding better support for voiceover.

### 3.2 — 2015-10-13

Fixed long-press to take a photo issue.
Removed ability to accidentally turn on the flashlight while in the Tip Calculator.
Improved iOS 9 compatibility.
Removed the ad that popped up after using the Tip Calculator (yay!).

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