Comparison

Magniscope EX vs Pedometer

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

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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

Pedometer

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned using your device's motion sensor and health data. Visualize your progress with charts and a calendar, set custom goals, and enjoy customizable themes and widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Visual charts and calendar view
  • Distance and calorie calculation
  • Customizable daily step goals
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Apple Watch support
  • Theme customization
Features
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Track your daily steps with BeStep — a simple, free pedometer and step counter. Get instant insights on your walking activity with charts, calendar, and widgets. Distance and calorie calculations help you build healthier habits, one step at a time. KEY FEATURES ■ Automatic Step Tracking Connects with the motion sensor and Apple HealthKit to automatically log your daily steps. ■ Visual Charts View step trends across day, week, month, and year. Bar graphs let you compare your activity against your goal at a glance. ■ Calendar View See your monthly progress in calendar format. Days you hit your goal are highlighted in color — making your progress feel rewarding. ■ Distance & Calorie Tracking Enter your height, weight, and stride length to automatically calculate distance walked and calories burned each day. ■ Goal Setting Customize your daily step goal and watch your progress on the visual progress ring. ■ Themes Choose from a wide range of themes to recolor the app's screens and widgets to your taste. ■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets Add step count widgets to your iPhone or iPad home screen and lock screen for instant access. ■ Full iPad Support A layout optimized for the large iPad display gives your charts and calendar room to breathe. Portrait and landscape rotation are both supported, as is Split View. Steps recorded on your iPhone or Apple Watch sync through Apple Health, so you can review them on iPad too. ■ Apple Watch Support A dedicated watch app and watch face widgets let you check your steps right on your wrist. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone starting a walking routine for better health • People aiming to lose weight or beat a sedentary lifestyle • Daily walkers tracking steps from commutes, errands, or school runs • Joggers and runners keeping a step history • Seniors managing their daily activity PRICING All core features are free to use. A one-time Premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks every theme — no subscription required, Family Sharing supported. Start your healthier walking habit today with BeStep.

Screenshots

Magniscope EX4 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pedometer at Free against Magniscope EX's $4.99. Pedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Magniscope EX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pedometer is free to download; Magniscope EX costs $4.99 up front. Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magniscope EX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magniscope EX ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Magniscope EX versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagniscope EXPedometer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGo YoshidaShota Yamashita

Customer experience

Magniscope EX

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

Pedometer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magniscope EX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pedometer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is Magniscope EX free?
Magniscope EX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magniscope EX or Pedometer?
Pedometer is rated higher. Magniscope EX averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pedometer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Magniscope EX or Pedometer have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Magniscope EX does not.
Which is updated more often, Magniscope EX or Pedometer?
Magniscope EX ships an update every 2 months, and Pedometer weekly. Most recently, Magniscope EX was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pedometer on October 24, 2026.

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