Magniscope vs Ocean Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Ocean Waves
Immerse yourself in calming ocean wave sounds for relaxation, focus, or sleep. Control playback, set timers, and enjoy stereo and spatial audio. Unlock advanced features like extended timers and night mode with a premium upgrade.
- Immersive wave sound playback
- Adjustable sleep timer
- Background audio support
- Stereo and spatial audio options
- AirPlay and Bluetooth streaming
- Apple Watch control
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***** Over 300,000 Downloads! ***** Ocean Waves is a simple app that keeps playing wave sound. Unwind with Ocean Waves, a player that delivers immersive wave sounds right to your device. Whether you're looking to relax, focus, or drift off to sleep, Ocean Waves has you covered—now controllable via Apple Watch. *** Main Features and How to Use *** - Play/Pause Waves: Tap the play-pause button. - Sleep Timer: Set your timer with a dial and hit "SET". To cancel, turn the dial to 0 and press "CANCEL". - Background Play: Ocean Waves plays even when the app is in the background. Continue to listen while using other apps (as long as those apps don't require sound). *** Other Features *** - Stereo Sound: By using speakers or headphones that support stereo playback, the wave sound can be heard differently in each ear, providing a more immersive experience. - AirPlay Support: Using the iOS system, you can easily stream between Apple devices and enjoy high-quality wave sounds. - Bluetooth Support: You can connect wirelessly to audio equipment and enjoy the sound source wirelessly. *** Unlock More with Paid Version *** The premium version is available for purchase within the app. One-time Purchase Plan: $15.99 Annual Plan: $5.99 Monthly Plan: $2.99 - Features: - Remove ads. - Extended timer up to 12 hours. *Note: The timer may not work correctly if the device is locked. - You can change the maximum time for the timer. (It's useful for meditation and Pomodoro if set to less than an hour.) - Night mode settings with reduced screen brightness. In automatic adjustment mode, the beach scenery beautifully adapts to the time of day. - You can configure 3D spatial audio settings. Within the 3D audio space, bird sounds appear in different locations each time. Moreover, listening with AirPods equipped with head tracking technology enhances the spatial experience. - You can configure volume fade settings. The volume of the ocean waves will smoothly change during playback and pause. *** Payment Notes *** - Prices and currencies may vary by country, region, and time. - Charged via Apple ID account. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the one-time purchase plan. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the current year of the yearly plan. - We do not accept cancellations or refunds for the current month of the monthly plan. *** Terms of Use (EULA) *** https://www.codepaint.app/terms/ocean-waves *** Privacy Policy *** https://www.codepaint.app/privacy-policy *** Special Thanks *** - skyseeker: https://www.skyseeker.net/ - satoshidesuken: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInHng6_oS27vjQP45zj2rw
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ocean Waves at 4.7 against Magniscope's 4.2. Ocean Waves also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2K vs 64). Magniscope's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Magniscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ocean Waves sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ocean Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ocean Waves has 2K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Magniscope's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ocean Waves's.
Magniscope ships an update every 5 weeks, Ocean Waves weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magniscope | Ocean Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (64 ratings) | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Go Yoshida | Codepaint Inc. |
Customer experience
Magniscope
Ocean Waves
Bugs and requests
Magniscope
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Ocean Waves
Reported bugs
3 issues- App stops working or playing unexpectedly
- Inability to cancel or delete subscription
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More sound variety and customization options
- Improved timer functionality
- Ability to use app while using other apps
- No ads or less intrusive ads
In-app purchases
Magniscope
- Ad-free$3.99
Ocean Waves
- Premium - Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Plan - Offer2 variants$6.99
- Premium Lifetime Plan - Offer$7.99
- Premium Lifetime Plan$15.99
Questions
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