Comparison

SuperVision mini vs Magniscope EX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SuperVision mini

This app acts as an electronic magnifying glass for visually impaired individuals, offering adjustable zoom, contrast, and color modes. It features a flashlight for low-light conditions and a pause function to freeze the image. It is compatible with iOS accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Adjustable zoom up to x5
  • Adjustable contrast
  • Multiple color modes (3 natural, 6 synthetic)
  • Flashlight for dark environments
  • Pause/freeze video
  • Compatible with VoiceOver
Features
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SuperVision is an advanced magnifier for the visually impaired. The application could help to a wide range of visually impaired users (presbyopia, myopia, macular diseases...) in their day to day. In order to use SuperVision as an electronic glasses, download the extension of this app, called "SuperVision for cardboard" for free. The application allows to easily control the zoom, the contrast and the color mode of the image. Three natural and six synthetical color models are supported. You can also use SuperVision in dark environments, by activating the flash of your smartphone. If you touch the screen, a set of big size buttons appear to setup the view (from left to right): - Zoom - A pair of buttons to increase or decrease the zoom. Maximum zoom supported is x5. - Contrast - A pair of buttons for increase or decrease the image contrast. - Flash - Set flash on/off for dark environments. - Color Mode - Switch between color modes (3 natural colors and 6 synthetical colors for reading) - Pause - A button to freeze the video - Reset - Configuration will back to predefined values except cardboard mode and bifocal mode. The application is fully compatible with the accessibility system of iOS (VoiceOver). SuperVision is developped by the Mobile Vision Research Lab and Neosistec. This work is partially funded by Generalitat Valenciana and MIMECO. Thanks to the VI associations ONCE and RetiMur for their collaboration.

About

Magniscope EX

Enhance your vision with a powerful magnifying glass app. Features include adjustable magnification up to 10x, autofocus for reading, and various visual filters like color inversion and sharpening. Ideal for reading small print, labels, and menus in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Magnifies up to 10x
  • Autofocus for reading
  • Video stabilization
  • Live visual filters (sharpening, color inversion, grayscale)
  • Dimmable torch light
  • Pause and save screen
  • Night Vision mode
Features
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High performance and easy-to-use magnifying glass downloaded over 6.5M times across the brand. Has many eye-friendly functions such as color adjustment, sharpening, and video stabilization. Basic Functions: - Magnifies up to 10x - Autofocus specially tuned for reading - Continuously adjusted exposure - Video stabilization (Shake reduction) - Pause and Save the screen - Full Screen mode - Dimmable torch light - Magnifies the loaded photos PRO Tools: - Night Vision for use in dark places - Switches to the front-facing camera (Mirror mode) - Sharpens images to help reading - Saturation, Brightness, Contrast adjustment - Color Inversion - Grayscale and Monochrome filters - Red and Green balance adjustment Others: - Quick launch from Widget - Changes magnifying glass size, color, and shape - Disables sleep while in use - Suitable for AirPlay - Compatible with VoiceOver - Compatible with Family Sharing [Not Just a Magnifying Glass] Magniscope EX features special live filters to make it easier to see the magnified image. You can turn on the sharpening filter to display text clearly. It is also possible to easily distinguish colors by using various color filters such as contrast adjustment, inversion, and monochrome. All operations can be performed in real time with the "PRO Tools" at the top of the screen. While checking the actual image, find the setting that best suits your eyes. [Usability is Important] Magniscope EX supports your vision with its intuitive user interface. You can start using it without any complicated settings. Handy when reading hard-to-read things like books printed in small letters, menus in restaurants, labels on the medicine bottles, etc. The magnification can be adjusted smoothly up to 10x. A circle is displayed in the center of the screen, and the magnified image is displayed inside it. The circle can be moved to any position or displayed in full screen. You can also change the size, color, and shape of the circle. This app is equipped with autofocus specially tuned for reading. It always works to focus on the center of the circle. The brightness of the image is also adjusted to the optimum state by automatic exposure. And video stabilization reduces the blur associated with the motion of the device. [In Various Situations] - In dark places, you can adjust the brightness of the torch light. If you don't want to turn on the light, try Night Vision. - Paused screen is useful for displaying newspapers, maps, pamphlets, etc. When the entire area you want to see is displayed, tap the circle. You can then zoom in anywhere on the screen without moving the device. - You can use this app with AirPlay on Apple TV to turn a big TV screen into a magnifying glass. In this case, it is good to set the interface orientation to landscape. - If your device is mounted on a stand, you can disable automatic sleep only when using the app. - When using with VoiceOver, you can move the circle by swiping with three fingers after selecting the circle. [FAQ] Any additional cost? - You only pay for the app when you first download it. There is no monthly charge. - If you use Family Sharing, you can share your purchase with your family. What models are supported? - To use all the functions of this app, a model equipped with Apple A8 or later graphics hardware is required. - If you're not sure if your device is compatible, try the FREE edition. Difference from the FREE edition? - Magniscope (FREE edition) will display ads. - Magniscope EX (this app) does not display any ads, has features not found in the FREE edition and has a smaller install size. Also, we have decided not to collect any user data through this app so that you can use it without worrying about privacy. *disclaimer: This app is intended for use as a digital magnifying glass. We are not responsible for any claims, damages or other liability arising from the use of our products, especially those deviating from that purpose.

Screenshots

SuperVision mini4 screens
Magniscope EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SuperVision mini at Free against Magniscope EX's $4.99. SuperVision mini also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0). Magniscope EX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 51 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SuperVision mini is free to download; Magniscope EX costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SuperVision mini holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SuperVision mini ships an update every 51 months, Magniscope EX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SuperVision mini versus Magniscope EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperVision miniMagniscope EX
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Angel Lozano OrtegaGo Yoshida

Customer experience

SuperVision mini

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Magniscope EX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SuperVision mini

No in-app purchases

None

Magniscope EX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SuperVision mini free?
SuperVision mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magniscope EX free?
Magniscope EX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SuperVision mini or Magniscope EX?
SuperVision mini is rated higher. SuperVision mini averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magniscope EX averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SuperVision mini or Magniscope EX have ads?
Neither SuperVision mini nor Magniscope EX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SuperVision mini or Magniscope EX?
SuperVision mini ships an update every 51 months, and Magniscope EX every 2 months. Most recently, SuperVision mini was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magniscope EX on October 29, 2026.

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