Comparison

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier vs Loop Task Reminder

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
Read full description

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

Loop Task Reminder

This app helps manage recurring tasks and one-time deadlines with consequences. It automatically sorts tasks into critical, active, and dormant zones, and offers templates for common recurring events. Data stays on your device with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Manages recurring tasks and one-time deadlines
  • Elastic and fixed cycle task options
  • Automatic task sorting (Critical, Active, Dormant)
  • Library of 35 task templates
  • Privacy-first, data stays on device
  • Optional iCloud sync
Read full description

Loop is a reminders app for the recurring stuff — the rhythms of real life that don't belong in a to-do list but still need to happen on a schedule. Oil changes. HVAC filters. Trash day. Filing taxes. Dentist appointments. These aren't tasks you complete and archive. They loop. And most calendar and reminder apps handle them awkwardly, if at all. Loop is built specifically for this. Two task shapes cover everything: Cycles — recurring tasks that reset when you do them. Set your interval ("every 3 months," "every Monday," "15th of each month"), mark it done when you're finished, and Loop resets the clock automatically. Elastic cycles reset from whenever you actually completed the task — so if you're three days late rotating your tires, your next reminder is three months from *now*, not from the original date. Fixed cycles follow the calendar: trash goes out on Wednesdays, rent is due on the 1st. Cliffs — one-time deadlines with real consequences. Vehicle registration. Passport renewal. Filing taxes. Cliffs don't repeat; they escalate. Loop surfaces them earlier as the date approaches and archives them when resolved. The home screen sorts itself. Tasks fall into three zones automatically: Critical (overdue or close to the wire), Active (running on schedule), Dormant (far enough out they don't need your attention yet). You don't manage the list. It manages itself. A library of 35 templates covers the most common recurring tasks across home, auto, health, pets, and finances — so you can add "Change HVAC filter" or "Rotate tires" in a tap rather than configuring it from scratch. Privacy-first. Your data stays on your device. No account required, no server, no analytics. Optional iCloud sync if you want it. Loop is for people who rely on recurring reminders but have always felt like something was slightly off about the experience. Simple setup. Clear design. Calm, persistent reminders that actually remind you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://memoforagents.com/privacy

Screenshots

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier4 screens
Loop Task Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier at Free against Loop Task Reminder's $2.99. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Loop Task Reminder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download; Loop Task Reminder costs $2.99 up front. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Task Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loop Task Reminder 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, Loop Task Reminder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier versus Loop Task Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifying Glass +++ MagnifierLoop Task Reminder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (6.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.6K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-BeamMemo LLC

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)

Loop Task Reminder

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
None

Loop Task Reminder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier free?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop Task Reminder free?
Loop Task Reminder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Loop Task Reminder?
Loop Task Reminder is rated higher. Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Loop Task Reminder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Loop Task Reminder have ads?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier shows ads; Loop Task Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier or Loop Task Reminder?
Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier ships an update monthly, and Loop Task Reminder every 8 days. Most recently, Magnifying Glass +++ Magnifier was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loop Task Reminder on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons