Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs Best Flash Light

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

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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

Best Flash Light

This utility app provides a bright front-facing camera light with video zoom capabilities. It offers features like a timer, strobe effects, and clap-to-control, making it useful for various low-light situations.

Highlights
  • Front camera light with video zoom
  • Adjustable strobe light effect
  • Clap on/off control
  • Flip device on/off control
  • Customizable light timer
  • Battery indicator
Features
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* Best Front Camera Flash Light With Video Zoom * *Fastest Front Camera Zoom Light* *********************** Don't wait! Get The Best Front Camera Zoom Light! *********************** Get the brightest, fastest, and most feature rich front light with video camera zoom for the iPhone in the market!!! The app uses the front camera light on iPhone as a camera light and then allows you to zoom in! Plus you can setup a timer so that the light turns off after a few minutes as well. You can also use your camera zoom flash light with additional light. There are many ways you can use a camera light. Is a front facing camera light a necessity for an iPhone? Yes, Yes, & Yes!!! *Special Feature: Light + Video Zoom View We've added a special video view to the light! When would this be useful? Lets say you are replacing the bulb in the backyard and need to read the bulb voltage in the dark. Turn on the app, activate camera light & video and viola. Not only will you have light but you'll also be able to zoom in and see the exactly voltage of the bulb you are replacing from the phone. * How can you use the front light? Let us count the ways! - Set Light Timer - Light Up Room For Few Minutes. - Use it to open doors in low light - Find things in your purse - Find your keys in the dark - Read in the dark - Replace backyard bulb at night - walking to your car at night - During a power outage - Hiking or outdoors - SOS During Emergencies * FEATURES: - Instant On Light When App Activates - Front Light With Video (Must Have) - Strobe Light Effect with Speed Control - Clap For Light On/Off Control - Flip Device On/Off Control - Multiple Tap Light On/Off - Energy Saving Light - Set Custom Light Timing - Battery Indicator * One example of where you can use the light with zoom feature is, if you wanted to read the label on the back of the washer and dryer to replace a part. Simple turn on the light & video view and then read the label from the app. This is just two of thousands of different incidents that the front light with zoom could come in handy. User Reviews: 1) It works like a charm. No ads. Many features and it's free! 2) Great app. Wow. Love the clap on clap off feature. 3) Best flash light ever Many more amazing reviews, see below :-) Thank you all for your support and for using the app. Extended use of the light will drain your battery quickly.

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
Best Flash Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier and Best Flash Light both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Best Flash Light's written reviews are positive against 69% of Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's. Best Flash Light also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 6.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Best Flash Light sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Best Flash Light. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Flash Light has 47K ratings behind it against 6.6K, 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 89% of Best Flash Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, Best Flash Light every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus Best Flash Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ MagnifierBest Flash Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings)4.7 (47K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K47K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-BeamRV AppStudios LLC

Customer experience

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

All ratings6,623 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative24.9%

Best Flash Light

All ratings46,682 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews2,104 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%

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

Best Flash Light

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Bright and powerful flashlight
  • 👍 Convenient and accessible
  • 📌 Helpful in power outages and dark environments
  • 🔍 Magnifying glass feature
  • 🌈 Color changing options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Turns off randomly or quickly
  • 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems with some devices
  • 🤔 Misleading or non-functional features

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)

Best Flash Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Flashlight not working as expected
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable settings
  • Automatic shut-off timer
  • Front-facing camera integration for selfie lighting
  • Black light mode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

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

Best Flash Light

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock Features$1.99

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Best Flash Light free?
Best Flash Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Best Flash Light?
Best Flash Light is rated higher. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Best Flash Light averages 4.7 from 47K ratings.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Best Flash Light have ads?
Both Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier and Best Flash Light show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Best Flash Light?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and Best Flash Light every 2 months. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on November 6, 2026 and Best Flash Light on November 6, 2026.

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