Glasses vs Dishwasher Duty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glasses
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.
- 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
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Glasses turns your iPhone into a simple, powerful magnifier you can always have with you. Use it to read labels and menus, check receipts and price tags, examine clothing labels, see fine details, or simply get a closer look at anything that’s hard to see. Glasses is designed to be fast and effortless. Point your iPhone at what you want to see and use the large, simple controls to magnify the image — all easily operated with one hand. • Magnify text, objects and fine details • Illuminate what you’re viewing in low light • Freeze an image so you can examine it comfortably • Keep useful images in your private Image Archive • Quickly return to images you may want to see again • Share or save an image whenever you choose • Use the front camera as a convenient close-up mirror Private by design. Glasses does not require an account, does not contain advertising or analytics, and does not upload your images. Your Image Archive stays on your iPhone unless you choose to share or export something yourself. Whether you’ve forgotten your reading glasses, need to inspect something tiny, or simply want a clearer view, Glasses is ready when you need it.
Dishwasher Duty
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Track dishwasher turns, sync across family devices via iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dishwasher Duty at none against Glasses's 3. Dishwasher Duty also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Glasses's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dishwasher Duty asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glasses ships an update every 2 months, Dishwasher Duty weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glasses | Dishwasher Duty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yodel Code | Kenzie Campbell |
Bugs and requests
Glasses
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Difficulty returning to live view after taking a snapshot
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save and retrieve magnified images
- Option to adjust brightness/contrast
- Support for higher zoom levels
- Compatibility improvements for newer devices
Dishwasher Duty
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Glasses
- Patron$1.99
- Backer$2.99
- Hero$4.99
Dishwasher Duty
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Glasses free?
Is Dishwasher Duty free?
Do Glasses or Dishwasher Duty have ads?
Which is updated more often, Glasses or Dishwasher Duty?
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