# Glasses vs Magnifying Glass * Flashlight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glasses at 93% against Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's 25%. Glasses also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glasses holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glasses has 8.1K ratings behind it against 900, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Glasses's written reviews are positive against 25% of Magnifying Glass * Flashlight's.

Glasses ships an update every 2 months, Magnifying Glass * Flashlight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glasses | Magnifying Glass * Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses/id308325486/reviews)** | [4.3 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id1582755031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 900 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yodel Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/300913140) | [ANNA KOSHEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471683407) |

## 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 * 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glasses free?

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

### Is Magnifying Glass * Flashlight free?

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

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

Glasses is rated higher. Glasses averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Magnifying Glass * Flashlight averages 4.3 from 900 ratings.

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

Neither Glasses nor Magnifying Glass * Flashlight shows ads.

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

Glasses ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glasses was updated on November 6, 2026 and Magnifying Glass * Flashlight on November 7, 2026.

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