# Magnifier with Flashlight vs Hoist!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoist! at none against Magnifier with Flashlight's 1. Hoist! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magnifier with Flashlight's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hoist! asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnifier with Flashlight | Hoist! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Markus Solberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806555612) |

## 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


### Hoist!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoist/id6815805563)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

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

### Is Hoist! free?

Hoist! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Magnifier with Flashlight or Hoist! have ads?

Magnifier with Flashlight shows ads; Hoist! does not.

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