# Mirror Magnify vs Magnifier with Flashlight

Mirror Magnify and Magnifier with Flashlight both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Magnifier with Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mirror Magnify's. Magnifier with Flashlight also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 119). Mirror Magnify's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirror Magnify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mirror Magnify against 4.7 for Magnifier with Flashlight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifier with Flashlight has 1K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Mirror Magnify's written reviews are positive against 56% of Magnifier with Flashlight's.

Mirror Magnify ships an update every 8 months, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mirror Magnify | Magnifier with Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-magnify/id623826677/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 119 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Mirror Magnify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-magnify/id623826677)

This utility app combines a mirror and a magnifying glass. Use the front camera for makeup application and the rear camera for up to 32x zoom to read small text or see distant objects. It also features a torch and snapshot capabilities.

**Highlights:** Up to 32x zoom, Front and rear camera support, Torch functionality, Snapshot feature, Volume button zoom control, Customizable frames

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 Mirror Magnify free?

Mirror Magnify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mirror Magnify or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. Mirror Magnify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Mirror Magnify or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?

Both Mirror Magnify and Magnifier with Flashlight show ads.

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

Mirror Magnify ships an update every 8 months, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, Mirror Magnify was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on November 1, 2026.

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