Flashlight Ⓞ vs Magnifier with Flashlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight Ⓞ
This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.
- Brightest LED flashlight
- Adjustable brightness control
- Always-on compass
- Built-in mini map
- Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
- SOS signal
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Bright. Fast. Simple. The most elegant and functional flashlight app, ever! And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness. Don't miss it! New feature: • Built-in Mini Map, by tapping on the compass • LED brightness control • Full support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Features: • Brightest Flashlight instantly ON • Always-On compass • Strobe mode with 10 different frequencies • Built-in SOS signal • Intuitive and elegant UI design Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.
Magnifier with Flashlight
This app uses your phone's camera to magnify small text and details up to 16x. It includes a flashlight for low-light conditions and allows you to capture enhanced images. You can also use it as a mirror with the front camera.
- Up to 16x zoom
- Built-in flashlight
- Capture and save images
- Front camera mirror
- Image filters
- Easy zoom bar
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Magnifier is a simple and free tool that helps you see small text, numbers, fine details, and facial features using your iPhone’s front or rear camera. Easy-to-Use Zoom Bar Magnifier features a straightforward zoom bar—just drag to zoom in or out. Its intuitive design makes it one of the easiest magnifier apps to use, perfect for daily tasks that require clarity and precision. Built-in Flashlight Unlike many magnifying apps, Magnifier includes a flashlight that can be turned on or off with a single tap. This makes reading and magnifying easy even in low-light environments. Capture Images Use Magnifier as a zoom camera to quickly take photos. You can also apply stylish filters to enhance your images—great for sharing on social media. Magnifying Mirror Switch to the front camera to use Magnifier as a mirror. It's handy for applying makeup, checking your appearance, or experimenting with different looks. Key Features - Zoom up to 16x to read prescriptions, instructions, serial numbers, and other tiny details - Capture and save images to your camera roll with a single tap - Use the flashlight for better visibility in dark conditions - Turn your front camera into a magnifying mirror - Apply filters to enhance your view - Enjoy a clean experience with non-intrusive ads Whether you're dealing with vision difficulties or just need a simple and reliable magnifying tool, Magnifier is a smart and accessible choice. Download and use Magnifier.app for free. If you enjoy using Magnifier, your support means a lot to us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Ⓞ at 89% against Magnifier with Flashlight's 52%. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Magnifier with Flashlight's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flashlight Ⓞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magnifier with Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 52% of Magnifier with Flashlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashlight Ⓞ | Magnifier with Flashlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31K ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 51.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONE App Essentials | Tevfik Yucek |
Customer experience
Flashlight Ⓞ
Magnifier with Flashlight
User reviews
Flashlight Ⓞ
From 31K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Bright and adjustable light
- 🚀 Reliable and quick to use
- 💡 Useful additional features like compass and Morse code
- 🔍 Helps in various situations like reading menus, finding lost items, and navigating in the dark
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with the light turning off unexpectedly
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 🤖 Complaints about intrusive ads and tracking permissions
- 🤔 Some users find the app too complex compared to the built-in iPhone flashlight
Magnifier with Flashlight
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful
Room to improve
- 🐛 Image frequently goes sideways
- 🐛 Fine control of magnification is almost impossible
- 🐛 Orientation of the image changes at times
- 🐛 Flashlight does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons not labeled
Bugs and requests
Flashlight Ⓞ
Reported bugs
2 issues- Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
- App freezing or locking up the phone
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
- Option to disable sound effects
- Improved brightness control and customization
Magnifier with Flashlight
Reported bugs
2 issues- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2
Requested features
2 requests- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality
In-app purchases
Flashlight Ⓞ
No in-app purchases
Magnifier with Flashlight
- Remove Magnifier Ads$3.99
Questions
Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight?
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight?
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