Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs 2DimensionalCode 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

2DimensionalCode Flashlight

This utility app combines a flashlight, QR code scanner and generator, and a mirror function. Easily scan and create QR codes, use your device as a mirror for selfies, and quickly access a flashlight.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Mirror function for selfies
  • Quick access flashlight
  • Share functionality
Features
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This is App include function two-dimensional code scanning and create ,mirror self-timer ,shots to share! The program features: 1. two-dimensional code: scan the QR code to generate two-dimensional code, share, search; 2.mirror: in front of the camera will make your reflection screen show in front of your eyes, self-timer, self-timer shots, Export Share. 3.Flashlight: quick start, easy to switch.

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
2DimensionalCode Flashlight2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2DimensionalCode Flashlight at none against Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's shown. 2DimensionalCode Flashlight also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 2DimensionalCode Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, 2DimensionalCode Flashlight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus 2DimensionalCode Flashlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ Magnifier2DimensionalCode Flashlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-Beam世木 林

Customer experience

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

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

2DimensionalCode Flashlight

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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)

2DimensionalCode Flashlight

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

2DimensionalCode Flashlight

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2DimensionalCode Flashlight free?
2DimensionalCode Flashlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or 2DimensionalCode Flashlight have ads?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier shows ads; 2DimensionalCode Flashlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or 2DimensionalCode Flashlight?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and 2DimensionalCode Flashlight every 2 months. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on October 26, 2026 and 2DimensionalCode Flashlight on October 8, 2026.

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