# Glasses vs SuperVision+ Magnifier

The clearest difference is rating: Glasses at 4.8 against SuperVision+ Magnifier's 4.3. Glasses also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 9) and review sentiment (93% vs 74%). SuperVision+ Magnifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glasses sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SuperVision+ Magnifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Glasses holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glasses has 7.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 74% of SuperVision+ Magnifier's.

Glasses ships an update every 5 months, SuperVision+ Magnifier every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glasses | SuperVision+ Magnifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasses/id308325486/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supervision-plus-magnifier/id691435681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yodel Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/300913140) | [Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary](https://appshunter.io/developer/691435684) |

## 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


### SuperVision+ Magnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supervision-plus-magnifier/id691435681)

This app provides advanced magnification with superior live image stabilization, making it easier to read small print or see distant objects. It can also function as a microscope for detailed viewing of tiny items, with features designed for clarity and ease of use.

**Highlights:** Live image stabilization, Microscope functionality, Freeze high-resolution images, Built-in flashlight, Focus locking, Inverted black-and-white mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glasses free?

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

### Is SuperVision+ Magnifier free?

SuperVision+ Magnifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glasses or SuperVision+ Magnifier?

Glasses is rated higher. Glasses averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while SuperVision+ Magnifier averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Glasses or SuperVision+ Magnifier have ads?

Neither Glasses nor SuperVision+ Magnifier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glasses or SuperVision+ Magnifier?

Glasses ships an update every 5 months, and SuperVision+ Magnifier every 2 months. Most recently, Glasses was updated on October 15, 2026 and SuperVision+ Magnifier on October 15, 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.*