Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs Magnifier with Flashlight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

This app transforms your device into a powerful magnifying glass and zoomable camera. Easily read small print, inspect details, or view objects up close with infinite zoom, image filters, and a built-in flashlight. It's designed for clarity and ease of use in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Infinite digital zoom
  • Zoomable camera functionality
  • Freeze live view
  • Built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness
  • Multiple image filters
  • Manual focus and exposure controls
Features
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The original and still the best. ***************************************************** The New York Times – Gadgetwise: App of the Week “Of the several magnification apps I tried, my favorite is Magnifying Glass from I-Beam. The iPhone app is simplicity itself. Turn it on, point the camera at the fine print, and touch the plus button until it is enlarged enough to read. Two other built-in features I like: the button that instantly resets the image to low magnification, and the camera button, which lets you take a photo of your close-up.” — Roy Furchgott, The New York Times ***************************************************** Magnifying Glass helps you see more clearly on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re reading small text, examining fine details, or viewing objects up close, Magnifying Glass provides powerful visual tools that are easy to use and fully under your control. With infinite zoom, the ability to freeze, rotate, filter, and enhance the live view, and manual control over focus and exposure, you can adjust the image exactly how you need it. A built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness helps illuminate hard-to-see areas, making it easier to read and inspect in low-light situations. Magnifying Glass also works as a fully functional zoom camera, making it useful at home, at work, or on the go. Try it today and see why it was named App of the Week by The New York Times. Features: - Infinite digital zoom to make small text easier to read - Fully functional zoomable camera - Freeze the view to inspect images without motion - Built-in flashlight with adjustable brightness - Multiple image filters, including a special high-contrast mode - High-contrast enhancement to reveal details in low light - Stabilization mode for crisp, sharp images - Manual focus and exposure controls - Support for front and rear cameras - Multiple interface themes to personalize your experience

About

Magnifier with Flashlight

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
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Magnifier is a simple and free tool that helps you see small text, numbers, fine details, and facial features using your iPhone’s front or rear camera. Easy-to-Use Zoom Bar Magnifier features a straightforward zoom bar—just drag to zoom in or out. Its intuitive design makes it one of the easiest magnifier apps to use, perfect for daily tasks that require clarity and precision. Built-in Flashlight Unlike many magnifying apps, Magnifier includes a flashlight that can be turned on or off with a single tap. This makes reading and magnifying easy even in low-light environments. Capture Images Use Magnifier as a zoom camera to quickly take photos. You can also apply stylish filters to enhance your images—great for sharing on social media. Magnifying Mirror Switch to the front camera to use Magnifier as a mirror. It's handy for applying makeup, checking your appearance, or experimenting with different looks. Key Features - Zoom up to 16x to read prescriptions, instructions, serial numbers, and other tiny details - Capture and save images to your camera roll with a single tap - Use the flashlight for better visibility in dark conditions - Turn your front camera into a magnifying mirror - Apply filters to enhance your view - Enjoy a clean experience with non-intrusive ads Whether you're dealing with vision difficulties or just need a simple and reliable magnifying tool, Magnifier is a smart and accessible choice. Download and use Magnifier.app for free. If you enjoy using Magnifier, your support means a lot to us.

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
Magnifier with Flashlight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier at monthly against Magnifier with Flashlight's every 5 months. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 52%) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier against 4.7 for Magnifier with Flashlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's written reviews are positive against 52% of Magnifier with Flashlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus Magnifier with Flashlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ MagnifierMagnifier with Flashlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better1K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-BeamTevfik Yucek

Customer experience

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

All ratings6,611 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative25.1%

Magnifier with Flashlight

All ratings1,018 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative36.4%

User reviews

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 🚀 Powerful magnification
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Versatile features
  • 👍 Great for small details

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional blurriness
  • 🐛 Freezing/locking issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Magnifier with Flashlight

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Rapid button tapping causes lockups
  • Rotate function gets stuck spinning
  • Simultaneous button presses lead to crashes
  • Freeze mode doesn't save images properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • Improve image stabilization
  • Provide more manual control options
  • Allow loading and editing of saved photos
  • Integrate with other apps (e.g. iNaturalist)

Magnifier with Flashlight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Does not work on iPad 2
  • Shows a green screen on iPad 2

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to pay and eliminate ads
  • Buttons labeled to remember functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

One-time3
  • Themes$0.99
  • Filters$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Magnifier with Flashlight

One-time1
  • Remove Magnifier Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier 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, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Magnifier with Flashlight?
Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?
Both Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier and Magnifier with Flashlight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Magnifier with Flashlight?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on September 22, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on September 22, 2026.

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