Comparison

Magnifying Light vs MyRecipes

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

Head to head
About

Magnifying Light

Easily read small text and examine objects up close with a digital magnifying glass and built-in flashlight. Capture clear images of what you see and save them to your device.

Highlights
  • Maximum zoom capability
  • Integrated flashlight
  • Photo capture and save
  • Simple user interface
  • QR code scanning (in-app purchase)
  • Ad removal (in-app purchase)
Features
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Having trouble reading small text? Or want to view objects up close? This simple magnifying glass app with a flashlight, will help you read and see clearly in any situation. This app can be very helpful for: - Reading menus in restaurants - Reading ingredients of a grocery item - Reading prescription bottles - Examining small objects - etc Features: - Maximum zooming / magnification capability - Flashlight mode - Take photos and save in your library - Simple and easy to use Upgrade your in-app experience by purchasing the following features: - QR code scanner - Remove ads How to use: - Open app - Turn on flashlight with button - Pinch to zoom or adjust zoom with sliding button - Take photo to stabilize if needed (and save to library if desired)

About

MyRecipes

Easily save, organize, and cook recipes from various online sources and trusted brands. Offers personalized recommendations and a clutter-free cooking mode for a simplified culinary experience.

Highlights
  • Save recipes from any website or app
  • Organize recipes into custom collections
  • Access 100,000+ trusted recipes
  • Cook mode with screen stay-awake
  • Personalized recipe recommendations
  • Search and filter recipes
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MyRecipes is the easiest way to save, organize, and cook the recipes you love. Trusted by millions of home cooks with over 75 million recipe saves—and counting. Enjoy the app for free or upgrade to a MyRecipes+ membership for more ways to save and exclusive premium features. - Save recipes from anywhere - Includes 100,000+ trusted recipes - Built for effortless cooking - Stay organized - Get personalized recommendations - Upgrade to MyRecipes+ (no ads, save from Instagram & TikTok, and more!) Spend less time searching and more time enjoying great food. MyRecipes gives you personalized recommendations, collections to keep you organized, and simplifies the cooking experience on any screen. Already have a MyRecipes account? Just sign in to the app and all your saved recipes and custom collections will be there waiting for you. SAVE RECIPES FROM ANYWHERE Stop sending recipe links to yourself and scrolling through your browser history. MyRecipes makes it easy to save recipes from thousands of your favorite food sites for free. Upgrade to a MyRecipes+ membership to save from Instagram and TikTok, too.. Keep everything organized in one place. No more digging through screenshots, bookmarks, or endless saved posts. INCLUDES 100,000+ TRUSTED RECIPES Explore more than 100,000 recipes from the trusted brands you know and love, including Allrecipes, Food & Wine, EatingWell, Southern Living, Serious Eats, Simply Recipes, Spruce Eats, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, and Liquor.com. Every recipe is tested by culinary experts and reviewed by home cooks, so whether you’re trying something new or returning to an old favorite, you can count on great results. From healthy meals and family favorites to baking projects and holiday classics, you'll find recipes for every craving, occasion, and cooking style. BUILT FOR EFFORTLESS COOKING MyRecipes is designed for cooking from your iPhone and iPad. Recipes open in a clean, clutter-free “cook mode” built for step-by-step cooking. - Screen stays awake while you cook - Easily switch between ingredients and directions with a tap - No browser tabs or losing your place halfway through a recipe STAY ORGANIZED Spend less time searching for saved recipes. Create collections to organize your favorites for every cooking moment: - This week’s meal plan - Healthy go-tos - Holiday menus - Kid-approved picks - Recipes to try next Find a Featured Collection from our editors that you love? Turn it into a personal collection with a tap, then customize it to make it your own. With the MyRecipes app, save the recipes you love, organize them your way, and find them instantly when it’s time to cook. GET PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS The more you save, the more MyRecipes learns what you love to cook. Get personalized recommendations based on your tastes, favorite cuisines, and cooking habits, discover new favorites and unexpected ideas, then save the recipes that inspire you for later. Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? A crowd-pleasing dessert? Planning your holiday menu? Search across your entire recipe collection with ease. Filter by cook time, rating, ingredients, brand, and more to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. UPGRADE TO MYRECIPES+ Get even more with a MyRecipes+ membership. Start with a 7-day FREE trial to unlock: - Ad-free mode - Save recipes from Instagram and TikTok - Even more personalized recommendations - Exclusive updates from our editors - Special members discounts Recipe inspiration is everywhere. MyRecipes brings the best all together in one place. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Magnifying Light4 screens
MyRecipes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifying Light at 4.8 against MyRecipes's 4.0. Magnifying Light also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and device support (3 vs 1). MyRecipes's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Magnifying Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MyRecipes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magnifying Light holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyRecipes has 187 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magnifying Light's written reviews are positive against 61% of MyRecipes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Light ships an update every 5 weeks, MyRecipes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Magnifying Light versus MyRecipes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying LightMyRecipes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better61.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCole DuclosPeople Inc. Group

Customer experience

Magnifying Light

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyRecipes

All ratings181 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative25.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magnifying Light

One-time2
  • QR Scanner$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

MyRecipes

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Magnifying Light free?
Magnifying Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyRecipes free?
MyRecipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magnifying Light or MyRecipes?
Magnifying Light is rated higher. Magnifying Light averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MyRecipes averages 4.0 from 187 ratings.
Do Magnifying Light or MyRecipes have ads?
Both Magnifying Light and MyRecipes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Light or MyRecipes?
Magnifying Light ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyRecipes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magnifying Light was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyRecipes on November 5, 2026.

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