# Magnifier with Flashlight vs Magnifying Glass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magnifier with Flashlight at 56% against Magnifying Glass's 0%. Magnifier with Flashlight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 117). Magnifying Glass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnifying Glass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magnifier with Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifier with Flashlight has 1K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Magnifier with Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnifying Glass's.

Magnifier with Flashlight ships an update every 5 months, Magnifying Glass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnifier with Flashlight | Magnifying Glass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** | [3.4 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id6748575359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Changsha Guage Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770894043) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnifier with Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051)

This app uses your phone's camera to magnify small text and details up to 16x. It includes a flashlight for low-light conditions and allows you to capture enhanced images. You can also use it as a mirror with the front camera.

**Highlights:** Up to 16x zoom, Built-in flashlight, Capture and save images, Front camera mirror, Image filters, Easy zoom bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Magnifier Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image frequently goes sideways
- 🐛 Fine control of magnification is almost impossible
- 🐛 Orientation of the image changes at times
- 🐛 Flashlight does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons not labeled

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality


### Magnifying Glass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id6748575359)

Transform your phone into a versatile digital tool. Easily read small text with a powerful magnifier, illuminate dark spaces with a bright flashlight, and even use it as a makeup mirror. It also includes smart tools like a level and rangefinder.

**Highlights:** Zoom and magnify text, Built-in LED flashlight, Makeup mirror functionality, SOS and music strobe modes, AR rangefinder, Level tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $29.99 | per month |
| permanent membership | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

Magnifier with Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magnifying Glass free?

Magnifying Glass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magnifier with Flashlight or Magnifying Glass?

Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Magnifying Glass averages 3.4 from 117 ratings.

### Do Magnifier with Flashlight or Magnifying Glass have ads?

Magnifier with Flashlight shows ads; Magnifying Glass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magnifier with Flashlight or Magnifying Glass?

Magnifier with Flashlight ships an update every 5 months, and Magnifying Glass fortnightly. Most recently, Magnifier with Flashlight was updated on November 11, 2026 and Magnifying Glass on November 8, 2026.

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