# Flashlight Ⓞ vs Magnifier with Flashlight

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashlight Ⓞ | Magnifier with Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ONE App Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387492219) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashlight Ⓞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashlight/id381471023)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Brightest LED flashlight, Adjustable brightness control, Always-on compass, Built-in mini map, Strobe mode with 10 frequencies, SOS signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
- App freezing or locking up the phone

**Requested features**

- Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
- Option to disable sound effects
- Improved brightness control and customization


### Magnifier with Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051)

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.

**Highlights:** Up to 16x zoom, Built-in flashlight, Capture and save images, Front camera mirror, Image filters, Easy zoom bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Magnifier Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?

Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?

Magnifier with Flashlight shows ads; Flashlight Ⓞ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on September 22, 2026.

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