# Magnifying Glass * Flashlight vs Protractor

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifying Glass * Flashlight at 4.3 against Protractor's 1.8. Magnifying Glass * Flashlight also leads on ratings volume (898 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Protractor's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnifying Glass * Flashlight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Protractor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass * Flashlight has 898 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 64% of Protractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight ships an update every 3 weeks, Protractor every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnifying Glass * Flashlight | Protractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id1582755031/reviews)** | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-measure-angles/id1601838509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANNA KOSHEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471683407) | [Noadit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516754355) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id1582755031)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful magnifying glass with a high-quality zoom and an integrated flashlight. Easily read small print, examine product details, or even use it as a makeshift microscope. Save and share your magnified images.

**Highlights:** High-quality magnifier with high magnification, Integrated flashlight for dark conditions, Freeze image function, Save and share magnified images, Use as a microscope

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magnifying Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


### Protractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-measure-angles/id1601838509)

Measure angles precisely using your phone's screen, gyroscope, or camera. Offers smart presets, real-time feedback with high accuracy, and calibration features to adapt to various situations.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 measurement modes, Smart angle presets with alerts, Hyper-responsive feedback (≤0.5° accuracy), Auto dynamic compensation calibration, Anti-shake technology for motion scenes, Screen lock for measurements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble Tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnifying Glass * Flashlight free?

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Protractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight or Protractor?

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight is rated higher. Magnifying Glass * Flashlight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Protractor averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Magnifying Glass * Flashlight or Protractor have ads?

Neither Magnifying Glass * Flashlight nor Protractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight or Protractor?

Magnifying Glass * Flashlight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protractor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight was updated on November 3, 2026 and Protractor on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*