Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs Memory Roulette

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

Memory Roulette

Transform your cluttered camera roll into a curated collection of cherished memories. This app gamifies photo organization, offering daily surprise selections for quick review and decluttering. Rediscover forgotten moments and enjoy a cleaner, more meaningful photo library.

Highlights
  • Daily surprise photo crates
  • 3-second swipe review (Favorite, Share, Delete)
  • Gamified photo decluttering
  • Unlimited draws with premium
  • Customizable roulette filters (year, location, type)
  • Rediscover forgotten memories
Features
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This application adheres to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). For detailed terms, please refer to: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - STOP PHOTO CLUTTER. START REDISCOVERING YOUR PAST. Who has the time to organize a camera roll with thousands of forgotten photos? They just sit there, wasting storage and hiding the memories that truly matter. Memory Roulette turns organization into a fun, quick, and rewarding daily habit. No more stressful scrolling—just pure nostalgia and easy decluttering. - How it Works: Your Daily Memory Spin We gamify your cleanup process by turning photo management into a surprise draw: The Daily Crate: Get a surprise 'Crate' of 5 random photos or videos you haven't seen in months. It's like opening a digital time capsule. 3-Second Curator: Review each moment instantly and swipe to decide: Favorite, Share, or Delete. Do it during your coffee break, waiting in line, or before bed. Relive the Joy: Rediscover those funny, blurry, and forgotten moments—from your pet’s first great escape to the best slice of pizza you ever ate. - Go Premium: Unlock Full Control Ready for a deep clean? Upgrade to unlock our most powerful tools: Unlimited Draws: Clean up your entire photo library at your own pace. Custom Roulette Rules: Filter the Crate content by year, location, or type (e.g., "Only show me photos from last summer’s trip to Japan"). Download Memory Roulette now and turn your messy camera roll back into a beautiful collection of memories.

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
Memory Roulette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Memory Roulette at none against Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's shown. Memory Roulette also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Memory Roulette sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory Roulette holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Memory Roulette's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, Memory Roulette every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus Memory Roulette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ MagnifierMemory Roulette
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.6K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
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-Beam志文 李

Customer experience

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier

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

Memory Roulette

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Memory Roulette

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
3 purchases

Memory Roulette

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memory Roulette free?
Memory Roulette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Memory Roulette?
Memory Roulette is rated higher. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Memory Roulette averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Memory Roulette have ads?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier shows ads; Memory Roulette does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Memory Roulette?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and Memory Roulette every 4 days. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on October 29, 2026 and Memory Roulette on October 24, 2026.

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