Comparison

Optery vs Magnifier Plus

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

Head to head
About

Optery

This service helps protect your privacy by finding and removing your personal information from hundreds of data broker websites. It offers a free exposure report and paid subscriptions for automated removal, preventing attacks like phishing and identity theft.

Highlights
  • Free exposure report with screenshots
  • Automated data removal from brokers
  • Proactive defense against PII threats
  • Patented search technology
  • Visual before-and-after reporting
  • Data broker coverage
Features
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Optery is the award-winning personal data removal service trusted by hundreds of thousands of people to prevent attacks and keep their personal information off the Internet. No credit card is required to create an account and get started for free. Consumer Reports ranked Optery the #1 most effective of all personal data removal services tested in a recent study. Optery is the first company to offer a free exposure report with dozens of screenshots showing where your personal information is being posted by hundreds of data brokers online. Optery paid subscriptions automatically remove customers from these sites, clearing your home address, phone number, email, and other personal information from the Internet at scale. The service provides users with a proactive defense against PII-based threats such as phishing and other social engineering attacks, credential theft, identity theft, doxing, and harassment. Optery has completed its AICPA SOC 2, Type II security certification, and distinguishes itself with unparalleled patented search technology, data removal automation, visual evidence-based before-and-after reporting, and data broker coverage. Optery was awarded "Editors' Choice" by PCMag.com as the most outstanding product in the personal data removal category in 2022, 2023, and 2024, received Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech award for security and privacy in 2023, was named winner in the Employee Privacy Protection, Attack Surface Management, and Digital Footprint Management categories of the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and received Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top InfoSec Innovator Award for Attack Surface Management in 2024. The Optery app gives you unmatched visibility into where your data is exposed and removes it from hundreds of data broker websites. Optery’s app makes it easy to remove your personal info from data brokers. How are we different? Patented Search Technology: Our advanced search technology uncovers more exposed profiles than anyone. Customers often switch to Optery after experiencing the limitations of other services, as Optery consistently identifies 20–50 profiles missed by competitors. With sophisticated anti-bot detection, matching algorithms, and monthly automated searches, Optery’s technology ensures accurate and superior discovery of exposed profiles. Humans + Machines Approach: Optery combines the efficiency of automation with the precision of expert human review, ensuring comprehensive data removal. Optery acts as your authorized agent to efficiently remove your data. Our data removal efforts far exceed the capabilities of competitors who rely on manual or limited automated methods. Proven Results: Optery is the only service to provide before-and-after screenshots with links to results in its detailed Removals Reports, sent quarterly, so you can see the impact of our work. Why Choose Optery? U.S. Based Company: Optery is a Delaware C corporation headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. No Data Broker Affiliations: Unlike some competitors, Optery has no partnerships with data brokers. Outstanding Customer Support: Available 24/7, our specialists are ready to assist with any questions or issues. Advanced Features: Enjoy detailed exposure and removal reports, family plans, real-time dashboard updates, public API access, ID verification, multi-factor authentication, custom scans, unlimited custom removals for data brokers not covered by our standard service, and more. 30-Day Money Back Guarantee: If you’re not happy with your first purchase, let us know within 30 days, and we’ll refund 100% of your money, no questions asked. Optery’s app empowers you to minimize your digital footprint and protect against phishing, fraud, password theft, account takeovers, identity fraud, spam calls and emails, doxxing, stalking, and harassment. Take control of your privacy today with the Optery app—download now and experience the most advanced personal data removal service on the market.

About

Magnifier Plus

Features
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MagnifierPlus is a magnifier for people with low vision. Open the app and start reading — no setup, no accounts. **OPEN AND READ** The camera is ready the moment you launch. Point at text, medicine labels, or fine print and magnify instantly. Works on iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape. **UP TO 30x ZOOM** Combine optical and digital zoom to read the smallest text. Set your own maximum zoom level and default zoom — the app remembers where you left off. **FREEZE FRAME** Tap to freeze the image. Steady reading without hand tremor. Pinch-to-zoom on the frozen image for even more detail. **FILTERS** - Normal — natural colors - Inverted — light text on dark background - Black & White — maximum contrast for text **FLASHLIGHT** One tap to turn on the torch — read in any light. **MAKE IT YOURS** - Button size: scale controls from default to extremely large, so every button is easy to find and press - Button colors: assign a distinct color to each control — navigate by color alone - Accent color: choose from seven themes (Jade, Mint, Ocean, Iris, Amber, and more) - App icon: pick Light, Dark, or Lens style to match your home screen - Show or hide individual controls you don't need - Button labels: turn on text titles beneath icons for extra clarity - High contrast mode: sharper edges and bolder fills across the entire UI - Settings lock: settings open only after a long press (adjustable 0–15 seconds) — no accidental changes while using the magnifier **WORKS ON iPHONE AND iPAD** Full support in portrait and landscape. Same features, same settings, same simplicity. **PRIVACY** No accounts. No tracking. No data leaves your device. Camera access stays local. **EASY FEEDBACK** Found a bug or have an idea? Tap "Report" in settings — your message goes straight to the developer. I read every one, and I ship fixes fast. **BUILT WITH LOVE** I originally built MagnifierPlus for my grandpa. I'll keep making it useful — for him, and for you.

Screenshots

Optery4 screens
Magnifier Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Optery at 15.6 against Magnifier Plus's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Optery versus Magnifier Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpteryMagnifier Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpteryNazar Voitovych

In-app purchases

None

Optery

No in-app purchases

None

Magnifier Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optery free?
Optery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier Plus free?
Magnifier Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optery or Magnifier Plus have ads?
Neither Optery nor Magnifier Plus shows ads.

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