SuperVision+ Magnifier vs Magnifying Glass.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SuperVision+ Magnifier
This app provides advanced magnification with superior live image stabilization, making it easier to read small print or see distant objects. It can also function as a microscope for detailed viewing of tiny items, with features designed for clarity and ease of use.
- Live image stabilization
- Microscope functionality
- Freeze high-resolution images
- Built-in flashlight
- Focus locking
- Inverted black-and-white mode
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SuperVision+ is the only magnifying glass app on the market that offers a supreme live image stabilization capability. Highly magnified images are usually shaking. It is a problem especially for old people. No more image shaking with SuperVision+ magnifier (magnifying glass). Highlighted in Technology News for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired published by the American Foundation for the Blind. From reading small print at near distance to seeing signs at far distance, SuperVision+ magnifier (magnifying glass) is your go-to app for seeing better and clearer. Place your phone camera close to small objects, the app can also be used as a microscope. You can see something small that even normally sighted people can't see. Features: - Easy to activate stabilization. Just press the screen and hold. - Option to only stabilize vertically, allowing horizontal reading movement. - Large and highly visible buttons. - Maximize screen by double tapping to hide buttons - Freeze images at high resolution for examining details. - Easy to use either with one hand or two hands. - Built-in flash light support. - Allow focus locking. - Select target for focus and exposure control. - Snapshots can be saved and recalled. - Inverted black-and-white image mode.
Magnifying Glass.
This app transforms your phone into a powerful magnifying glass, utilizing your camera to enlarge text and objects. It offers various zoom levels and a flashlight for improved visibility, making it ideal for reading small print or finding tiny items. Capture and share magnified images with ease.
- Up to 10x zoom level
- Integrated flashlight
- Pause and freeze screen
- Capture sharp photos
- Easy photo album access
- Share photos to social media
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Magnifying Glass is simple, smart and the best magnifying glass app in the App store. This app uses your phone's camera to magnify text or whatever comes to mind - be creative. It can solve your daily life needs like reading small unreadable text, finding small things and many more. See all the details without losing the overview of the surroundings. You will be amazed by the realistic look, touch, and feel of this useful piece of art. Features: Simple and easy user interface Clean design Fullscreen mode Flash density modifier Up to 10x zoom level Pause or fridge the screen when needed Powerfull camera to take a sharp photo Capture unlimited photos Easy access to the photo album Share photos to any social media with the app. Front-facing camera Magnify without blurring! Try it and see for yourself, you will be fallen in love with it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SuperVision+ Magnifier at 4.3 against Magnifying Glass.'s 3.9. SuperVision+ Magnifier also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.2). Magnifying Glass.'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (309 vs 9). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SuperVision+ Magnifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass. has 309 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of SuperVision+ Magnifier's written reviews are positive against 90% of Magnifying Glass.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SuperVision+ Magnifier ships an update every 2 months, Magnifying Glass. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SuperVision+ Magnifier | Magnifying Glass. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | 3.9 (309 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 309 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Shownak Chakma |
Customer experience
SuperVision+ Magnifier
Magnifying Glass.
User reviews
SuperVision+ Magnifier
From 9 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent magnifier
- 💡 Useful for low vision
- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Clear images at max zoom
Room to improve
- 🐛 Black screen issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Low resolution/pixelated images
- 🐛 Flashlight button placement issue
Magnifying Glass.
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for detailed photos
- 👍 Excellent magnification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good lighting and clarity
- 👍 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Zoom slider can be difficult
- 🐛 Needs steady hand at high zoom
- 🐛 Tapping screen to keep light on is frustrating
- 🐛 Focus could be better up close
- 🐛 Light can be too bright at night
Bugs and requests
SuperVision+ Magnifier
Reported bugs
6 issues- Black screen after recent updates
- App crashes when switching views
- Flashlight button not appearing correctly in landscape mode
- App won't open on older iOS versions
- Saved images appear blank
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- App locks up after first use post-reboot
Requested features
5 requests- Add voice reader function
- Add AI assistance
- Add more color filters
- Magnify existing camera roll images
- OCR upgrade option
Magnifying Glass.
Reported bugs
3 issues- Zoom slider not always responsive
- App will not open
- Rate it sign persists after rating
Requested features
3 requests- Ad-free version option
- Better control over light brightness at night
- Improved focus up close
In-app purchases
SuperVision+ Magnifier
No in-app purchases
Magnifying Glass.
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SuperVision+ Magnifier free?
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