# X vs Magnifier

The clearest difference is device support: X at 3 against Magnifier's 1. X also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

X ships an update every 2 months, Magnifier monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Magnifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navkom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449012678) | [Phuc Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893081423) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-manager/id1449012679)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-zoom-text-reader/id6772271218)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Magnifier free?

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

### Do X or Magnifier have ads?

Neither X nor Magnifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Magnifier?

X ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifier monthly. Most recently, X was updated on September 13, 2026 and Magnifier on August 25, 2026.

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