Comparison

Magnifier + Light vs Magnifier

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

Head to head
About

Magnifier + Light

This app transforms your phone into a powerful magnifying glass with a flashlight. Easily read small text, examine details, and adjust zoom and brightness for a clear view. It offers color filters and a freeze-frame option for comfortable reading.

Highlights
  • Powerful magnification up to 10x
  • Built-in adjustable flashlight
  • Color filters for easier reading
  • Freeze frame functionality
  • Clean and easy-to-use interface
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Read small text with ease. Magnifier + Light turns your iPhone into a powerful magnifying glass with a built-in flashlight, giving you a clear, bright view of anything you need to see up close. Whether you're reading fine print on a prescription bottle, checking a restaurant menu in low light, or examining small details on documents, Magnifier + Light makes it simple. Open the app and you're instantly magnifying — no setup, no complicated menus, no clutter. POWERFUL MAGNIFICATION Zoom from 1x up to 10x with a smooth slider or pinch-to-zoom gesture. The magnified view fills your entire screen so you see every detail clearly. Adjust zoom to the level that's most comfortable for your eyes and the text stays sharp at every level. BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT Turn on the flashlight with a single tap to illuminate what you're reading. Adjust brightness to the exact level you need with a simple slider. Choose from three light modes — steady for general use, pulse for signaling, and S.O.S. for emergencies. COLOR FILTERS FOR EASIER READING Switch between color modes to find the one that works best for your eyes. High Contrast and Inverted Colors are included free and make text stand out immediately. Additional filters including Yellow on Black, White on Black, Blue on White, and Red on White are available for readers who benefit from specific color combinations for comfortable reading. FREEZE FRAME Tap once to freeze the magnified view in place. No need to hold your phone steady while you read — freeze the image and take your time. Perfect for reading labels, serial numbers, or anything you need to study closely. DESIGNED FOR EASE OF USE Every button and control is large, easy to see, and easy to tap. The interface is clean, uncluttered, and designed so you can start magnifying within seconds of opening the app. Supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and high contrast mode for full accessibility. DARK MODE SUPPORT Comfortable to use day or night with full light and dark interface support. Your eyes will thank you. Magnifier + Light Pro is available as a one-time purchase of $0.99 — no subscription, no recurring charges. Pro unlocks the ability to save frozen images to your Photo Library, plus access to premium color filter modes for readers who need specialized contrast options. All core magnification, flashlight, and basic filter features are completely free with no limits. Privacy Policy: https://rebrand.ly/LensCraftPrivacy Terms of Service: https://rebrand.ly/LensCraftTerms

About

Magnifier

Features
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Magnifier: Read Text Aloud turns your iPhone into a powerful magnifying glass — and reads small print out loud, so you never have to strain your eyes again. Point your camera at a medicine label, a menu, a bill or any fine print. Magnify it, brighten it, switch to a high-contrast reading mode, and tap Read to hear it spoken. Everything works completely offline — nothing ever leaves your phone. MAGNIFY ANYTHING • Smooth zoom up to 10x • Built-in flashlight for dark places • Freeze the image to hold it steady and look closer • Save snapshots to read again later EASY-TO-READ FILTERS • High contrast, invert, white-on-black, yellow-on-black, black-on-yellow • Made for low vision and tired eyes READ ALOUD • Point at any text and the app reads it out loud • Adjustable reading speed: slow, normal, fast • Natural-sounding voice, fully on-device BUILT FOR EVERYONE • Big, simple buttons and a high-contrast interface • Works with VoiceOver • Free. No ads. No account. No data collection. Whether you are reading a prescription, a restaurant menu, a contract or the back of a package, Magnifier: Read Text Aloud makes small print easy to see — and easy to hear.

Screenshots

Magnifier + Light3 screens
Magnifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnifier at none against Magnifier + Light's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Magnifier + Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magnifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Magnifier + Light versus Magnifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnifier + LightMagnifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHerbert HuntOleksandr Karpenko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magnifier + Light

One-time1
  • Magnifier Pro$0.99
None

Magnifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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