Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs Passwords Security Generator

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

Passwords Security Generator

Easily create strong, random passwords for various online accounts and WiFi networks. Customize length and character types to suit your security needs. Securely manage your credentials with this straightforward utility.

Highlights
  • Generate random passwords
  • Customize password length
  • Include numbers, uppercase, lowercase
  • Create PINs
  • Email passwords (full version)
Features
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Ever needed to think of a password? Be it 2 or 34** letters long? Numbers, Uppercase, Lowercase, a combination of both? No problem! Passwords does it all! Perhaps for a WiFi setup, or your favourite website login... Passwords uses a highly complex code processor to generate random passwords, with a multitude of options to customise your results... Need numbers? No problem... Need uppercase? No problem... And much much more! From 2 to 34** characters long, Passwords also allows you to email yourself the password** directly from within the application! Using a fresh, clear, easy to use interface, this app gets straight to the point of what you need to do, and quickly! So, what are you waiting for? It's Passwords time! ** Passwords are limited to 10 characters & email password function is only available in full app available as an instant in-app purchase **

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
Passwords Security Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier at 4.6 against Passwords Security Generator's 3.5. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Passwords Security Generator 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

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier has 6.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's written reviews are positive against 36% of Passwords Security Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, Passwords Security Generator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus Passwords Security Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ MagnifierPasswords Security Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-BeamiDevver Apps Limited

Customer experience

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

All ratings6,623 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative25.0%

Passwords Security Generator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative60.6%

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)

Passwords Security Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

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

Passwords Security Generator

One-time1
  • Passwords Lite - Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passwords Security Generator free?
Passwords Security Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Passwords Security Generator?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is rated higher. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Passwords Security Generator averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Passwords Security Generator have ads?
Both Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier and Passwords Security Generator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Passwords Security Generator?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and Passwords Security Generator every 5 months. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on October 18, 2026 and Passwords Security Generator on October 14, 2026.

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