Comparison

Magniscope vs Moonlight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magniscope

This app provides a powerful magnifying glass with live filters for enhanced readability. It offers features like text sharpening, color adjustment, and night vision, making it ideal for reading small print, labels, and menus in various lighting conditions.

Highlights
  • Magnifies up to 10x
  • Text sharpening filter
  • Color adjustment filters
  • Night Vision mode
  • Autofocus for reading
  • Dimmable torch light
  • Pause and save screen
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Get easy-to-use magnifying glass downloaded over 6.5M times across the brand. Equipped with eye-friendly live filters such as color adjustment and text sharpening. Basic Functions: - Magnifies up to 10x - Autofocus specially tuned for reading - Continuously adjusted exposure - Video stabilization (Shake reduction) - Pause and Save the screen - Full Screen mode - Dimmable torch light - Magnifies the loaded photos PRO Tools: - Night Vision for use in dark places - Switches to the front-facing camera (Mirror mode) - Sharpens images to help reading - Saturation, Brightness, Contrast adjustment - Color Inversion - Grayscale and Monochrome filters - Red and Green balance adjustment Others: - Quick launch from Widget - Changes magnifying glass size - Suitable for AirPlay - Compatible with VoiceOver [Not Just a Magnifying Glass] Magniscope features special live filters to make it easier to see the magnified image. You can turn on the sharpening filter to display text clearly. It is also possible to easily distinguish colors by using various color filters such as contrast adjustment, inversion, and monochrome. All operations can be performed in real time with the "PRO Tools" at the top of the screen. While checking the actual image, find the setting that best suits your eyes. [Usability is Important] Magniscope supports your vision with its intuitive user interface. You can start using it without any complicated settings. Handy when reading hard-to-read things like books printed in small letters, menus in restaurants, labels on the medicine bottles, etc. The magnification can be adjusted smoothly up to 10x. A circle is displayed in the center of the screen, and the magnified image is displayed inside it. The circle can be moved to any position or displayed in full screen. This app is equipped with autofocus specially tuned for reading. It always works to focus on the center of the circle. The brightness of the image is also adjusted to the optimum state by automatic exposure. And video stabilization reduces the blur associated with the motion of the device. [In Various Situations] - In dark places, you can adjust the brightness of the torch light. If you don't want to turn on the light, try Night Vision. - Paused screen is useful for displaying newspapers, maps, pamphlets, etc. When the entire area you want to see is displayed, tap the circle. You can then zoom in anywhere on the screen without moving the device. - You can use this app with AirPlay on Apple TV to turn a big TV screen into a magnifying glass. In this case, it is good to set the interface orientation to landscape. - When using with VoiceOver, you can move the circle by swiping with three fingers after selecting the circle. [FAQ] Why is it free? - You can download this app for free because ads are displayed on part of the screen. - Ads can be removed later by purchasing an add-on. Purchase is optional. What models are supported? - To use all the functions of this app, a model equipped with Apple A8 or later graphics hardware is required. (iPhone 6 or later, iPad Air 2 or later, and iPad mini 4 or later) - If you are using a model without Focus Pixels, the focus may not be adjusted automatically. In this case, shake the device lightly to focus. - Even if you're not sure if your device is compatible, you can try this app for free. *disclaimer: This app is intended for use as a digital magnifying glass. We are not responsible for any claims, damages or other liability arising from the use of our products, especially those deviating from that purpose.

About

Moonlight

This app provides a combination of soothing lights and sounds designed to help newborns and their parents relax and sleep better. It was developed by a parent seeking a simple, effective solution for infant sleep troubles.

Highlights
  • Soothing warm-white light
  • Calming fire crackling sound
  • Designed for infant sleep
  • Parent-developed solution
  • Easy-to-use bedside device
Features
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It starts with a fussy newborn and her physically tired and mentally exhausted parents. They have tried to calm their crying baby but nothing worked. Her father, a Cornell University graduate and former GE engineer, finnally identified his baby slept better beside the fireplace of living room, with low warm-white light and crack of a fire sound. He realized the sleep therapy compounded of lights and sounds as the cure to newborns and even parents. But after scouring stores across the US for one easy-to-use bedside device compounded of lights and sounds, he came up empty-handed. That's when the idea for Hotmoon Lullight was born.

Screenshots

Magniscope4 screens
Moonlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magniscope at 4.2 against Moonlight's 1.8. Magniscope also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 20%). Moonlight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magniscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moonlight asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magniscope holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Magniscope's written reviews are positive against 20% of Moonlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magniscope ships an update every 5 weeks, Moonlight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magniscope versus Moonlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagniscopeMoonlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (64 ratings) — better1.8 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGo YoshidaUstellar Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Magniscope

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative30.6%

Moonlight

All ratings22 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magniscope

One-time1
  • Ad-free$3.99
None

Moonlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magniscope free?
Magniscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moonlight free?
Moonlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magniscope or Moonlight?
Magniscope is rated higher. Magniscope averages 4.2 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Moonlight averages 1.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Magniscope or Moonlight have ads?
Magniscope shows ads; Moonlight does not.
Which is updated more often, Magniscope or Moonlight?
Magniscope ships an update every 5 weeks, and Moonlight every 2 months. Most recently, Magniscope was updated on June 11, 2026 and Moonlight on June 4, 2026.

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