Minimal Calc vs Magnifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal Calc
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The minimal calc specialize in users who do not use special features, and are satisfied with simple design and minimal functions. [Features] ・12-digits display ・Percent calculation ・Number negation ・Delete key
Magnifier
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Magnifier: Read Text Aloud turns your iPhone into a powerful magnifying glass — and reads small print out loud, so you never have to strain your eyes again. Point your camera at a medicine label, a menu, a bill or any fine print. Magnify it, brighten it, switch to a high-contrast reading mode, and tap Read to hear it spoken. Everything works completely offline — nothing ever leaves your phone. MAGNIFY ANYTHING • Smooth zoom up to 10x • Built-in flashlight for dark places • Freeze the image to hold it steady and look closer • Save snapshots to read again later EASY-TO-READ FILTERS • High contrast, invert, white-on-black, yellow-on-black, black-on-yellow • Made for low vision and tired eyes READ ALOUD • Point at any text and the app reads it out loud • Adjustable reading speed: slow, normal, fast • Natural-sounding voice, fully on-device BUILT FOR EVERYONE • Big, simple buttons and a high-contrast interface • Works with VoiceOver • Free. No ads. No account. No data collection. Whether you are reading a prescription, a restaurant menu, a contract or the back of a package, Magnifier: Read Text Aloud makes small print easy to see — and easy to hear.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Magnifier at none against Minimal Calc's shown. Minimal Calc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Minimal Calc | Magnifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUKUKAWA LAB | Oleksandr Karpenko |
In-app purchases
Minimal Calc
No in-app purchases
Magnifier
No in-app purchases
Questions
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