# Glasses vs Magnifier with Flashlight

Glasses and Magnifier with Flashlight both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 53% of Magnifier with Flashlight's. Glasses also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8K vs 1K). Magnifier with Flashlight's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Glasses against 4.7 for Magnifier with Flashlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glasses has 8K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 53% of Magnifier with Flashlight's.

Glasses ships an update every 2 months, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glasses | Magnifier with Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses/id308325486/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yodel Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/300913140) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## 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


### Magnifier with Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051)

This app uses your phone's camera to magnify small text and details up to 16x. It includes a flashlight for low-light conditions and allows you to capture enhanced images. You can also use it as a mirror with the front camera.

**Highlights:** Up to 16x zoom, Built-in flashlight, Capture and save images, Front camera mirror, Image filters, Easy zoom bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Magnifier Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image frequently goes sideways
- 🐛 Fine control of magnification is almost impossible
- 🐛 Orientation of the image changes at times
- 🐛 Flashlight does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons not labeled

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glasses free?

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

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glasses or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Glasses is rated higher. Glasses averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Glasses or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?

Magnifier with Flashlight shows ads; Glasses does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glasses or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Glasses ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, Glasses was updated on October 19, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on October 19, 2026.

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