# ZoomApp vs Magnifying glass ++

The clearest difference is ads: Magnifying glass ++ at none against ZoomApp's shown. Magnifying glass ++ also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 3). ZoomApp's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (47% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZoomApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magnifying glass ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZoomApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying glass ++ has 26K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of ZoomApp's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magnifying glass ++'s.

ZoomApp ships an update every 6 weeks, Magnifying glass ++ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZoomApp | Magnifying glass ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomapp/id694536310/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus/id1190017609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tigerfish Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/694536313) | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) |

## What reviewers say

### ZoomApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomapp/id694536310)

Transform your phone into a powerful magnifying glass with an integrated flashlight. Easily read fine print, menus, or labels with adjustable color filters and a unique text digitization feature. Save time by pausing the view for detailed review without saving images.

**Highlights:** Magnifying glass functionality, Integrated flashlight, Customizable color filters, Pause and review feature, Magic text mode for digitization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $3.99 | one-time |


### Magnifying glass ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-plus/id1190017609)

Transform your device into a powerful magnifying glass with an integrated light. Easily read small text in dimly lit environments or when your reading glasses are forgotten. Enjoy enhanced sharpness and maximum zoom capabilities on any compatible device.

**Highlights:** Maximum zooming power, Improved sharpness, Magnifying glass with light, Read fine prints, Adjustable light level, Full screen interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Magnifies well
- 👍 Helpful for reading small text
- 🔍 Useful for personal experiments

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Very short usage time before requiring upgrade
- 💰 Deceptive as a 'free' app
- 🙄 Constant upgrade prompts disrupt usage
- 🔍 Limited magnification without upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unusable after a few seconds
- Inconsistent performance and image quality

**Requested features**

- Longer free usage time
- More magnification options in free version
- Ability to save multiple custom filters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZoomApp free?

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

### Is Magnifying glass ++ free?

Magnifying glass ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZoomApp or Magnifying glass ++?

ZoomApp is rated higher. ZoomApp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Magnifying glass ++ averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do ZoomApp or Magnifying glass ++ have ads?

ZoomApp shows ads; Magnifying glass ++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZoomApp or Magnifying glass ++?

ZoomApp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magnifying glass ++ every 2 months. Most recently, ZoomApp was updated on October 23, 2026 and Magnifying glass ++ on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*