# Flashlight ◯ vs Magnifying Glass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight ◯ at 74% against Magnifying Glass's 0%. Flashlight ◯ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 114). Magnifying Glass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashlight ◯ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnifying Glass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flashlight ◯ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight ◯ has 5.9K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Flashlight ◯'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Magnifying Glass's.

Flashlight ◯ ships an update every 2 months, Magnifying Glass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight ◯ | Magnifying Glass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379843815/reviews)** | [3.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id6748575359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) | [Changsha Guage Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770894043) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight ◯

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id379843815)

This utility app transforms your phone into a powerful flashlight. It offers instant illumination upon launch and provides adjustable brightness for various situations. Designed for ease of use, it's a reliable tool for navigating dark environments.

**Highlights:** Brightest and fastest flashlight, Automatically turns on at launch, Adjustable brightness control, Intuitive and elegant UI, Full iPhone screen support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Excellent
- 🔦 Great coverage
- 💡 Lifesaver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔋 Not bright enough
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🚫 Unwanted ads/tabs

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone
- Crashes the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility with older devices


### Magnifying Glass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-flashlight/id6748575359)

Transform your phone into a versatile digital tool. Easily read small text with a powerful magnifier, illuminate dark spaces with a bright flashlight, and even use it as a makeup mirror. It also includes smart tools like a level and rangefinder.

**Highlights:** Zoom and magnify text, Built-in LED flashlight, Makeup mirror functionality, SOS and music strobe modes, AR rangefinder, Level tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $29.99 | per month |
| permanent membership | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight ◯ free?

Flashlight ◯ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magnifying Glass free?

Magnifying Glass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight ◯ or Magnifying Glass?

Flashlight ◯ is rated higher. Flashlight ◯ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Magnifying Glass averages 3.4 from 114 ratings.

### Do Flashlight ◯ or Magnifying Glass have ads?

Flashlight ◯ shows ads; Magnifying Glass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight ◯ or Magnifying Glass?

Flashlight ◯ ships an update every 2 months, and Magnifying Glass fortnightly. Most recently, Flashlight ◯ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magnifying Glass on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*