# Glasses vs Magnifying glass ++

Glasses and Magnifying glass ++ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magnifying glass ++'s. Magnifying glass ++'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (26K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Magnifying glass ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glasses holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 26K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magnifying glass ++'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glasses | Magnifying glass ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses/id308325486/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus/id1190017609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yodel Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/300913140) | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) |

## What reviewers say

### Glasses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses/id308325486)

Magnify small text and objects with your phone's camera, even in low light. Use the front camera as a handy mirror for quick touch-ups. Save and archive images for later viewing.

**Highlights:** Digital magnifier with flashlight, Up to 12x magnification, Front-facing camera as a cosmetic mirror, Quick zoom by double-tapping, Continuous zoom by swiping, Freeze image with tap and hold, Image archiving and saving

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patron | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hero | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Excellent magnification
- 💡 Convenient for reading small print
- 🔦 Integrated flashlight feature
- 📸 Ability to take photos of magnified content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of brightness control
- 🔍 Limited zoom range

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Difficulty returning to live view after taking a snapshot

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and retrieve magnified images
- Option to adjust brightness/contrast
- Support for higher zoom levels
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices


### Magnifying glass ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus/id1190017609)

Transform your device into a powerful magnifying glass with an integrated light. Easily read small text in dimly lit environments or when your reading glasses are forgotten. Enjoy enhanced sharpness and maximum zoom capabilities on any compatible device.

**Highlights:** Maximum zooming power, Improved sharpness, Magnifying glass with light, Read fine prints, Adjustable light level, Full screen interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Magnifies well
- 👍 Helpful for reading small text
- 🔍 Useful for personal experiments

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Very short usage time before requiring upgrade
- 💰 Deceptive as a 'free' app
- 🙄 Constant upgrade prompts disrupt usage
- 🔍 Limited magnification without upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unusable after a few seconds
- Inconsistent performance and image quality

**Requested features**

- Longer free usage time
- More magnification options in free version
- Ability to save multiple custom filters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glasses free?

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

### Is Magnifying glass ++ free?

Magnifying glass ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glasses or Magnifying glass ++?

Glasses is rated higher. Glasses averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Magnifying glass ++ averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Glasses or Magnifying glass ++ have ads?

Neither Glasses nor Magnifying glass ++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glasses or Magnifying glass ++?

Glasses ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifying glass ++ every 2 months. Most recently, Glasses was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magnifying glass ++ on October 31, 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.*