Comparison

Magniscope EX vs CODE POP

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

Head to head
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.

About

CODE POP

This personal care device connects to your smartphone via WiFi for local control. It prioritizes user privacy by not storing or transferring any data to external servers.

Highlights
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Local device control
  • No server data storage
  • Enhanced privacy
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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The Code Pop product is a personal care device that connects to the product using a smartphone's WiFi signal and does not store or transfer any information to a server.

Screenshots

Magniscope EX4 screens
CODE POP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CODE POP at Free against Magniscope EX's $4.99. Magniscope EX's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CODE POP 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

Magniscope EX holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magniscope EX versus CODE POP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagniscope EXCODE POP
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB18 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGo YoshidaHaman Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Magniscope EX

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

CODE POP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magniscope EX

No in-app purchases

None

CODE POP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magniscope EX free?
Magniscope EX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODE POP free?
CODE POP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magniscope EX or CODE POP?
Magniscope EX is rated higher. Magniscope EX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CODE POP averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Magniscope EX or CODE POP have ads?
Neither Magniscope EX nor CODE POP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magniscope EX or CODE POP?
Magniscope EX ships an update every 2 months, and CODE POP every 2 months. Most recently, Magniscope EX was updated on September 25, 2026 and CODE POP on June 1, 2026.

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