# Magnifying Glass + Flashlight vs Instant Connect ™

Magnifying Glass + Flashlight and Instant Connect ™ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Magnifying Glass + Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 32% of Instant Connect ™'s. Magnifying Glass + Flashlight also leads on ratings volume (91K vs 11K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Instant Connect ™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnifying Glass + Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Connect ™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Magnifying Glass + Flashlight against 4.6 for Instant Connect ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifying Glass + Flashlight has 91K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Magnifying Glass + Flashlight's written reviews are positive against 32% of Instant Connect ™'s.

Magnifying Glass + Flashlight ships an update every 2 months, Instant Connect ™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnifying Glass + Flashlight | Instant Connect ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-flashlight/id908717824/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Instant Pot Brands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763080756) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnifying Glass + Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-plus-flashlight/id908717824)

Easily read small print with this all-in-one magnifying glass and flashlight app. It offers adjustable zoom, high contrast mode, and the ability to capture and save images of magnified text. Perfect for reading menus, medicine bottles, and other fine print.

**Highlights:** Digital magnifier, LED flashlight, Adjustable zoom (1.0X - 10.0X), High contrast mode, Save captured pictures, Auto-focus text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Effective magnification
- 💡 Useful for reading small print
- 💡 Handy for various tasks
- 👍 Great for seniors/poor eyesight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional stability issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Aggressive upselling/ads
- 📵 Lack of offline/standalone use

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working on some devices
- Magnification quality issues
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Customizable magnification levels
- Improved image capture quality
- Dark mode option
- Disable ads/in-app purchases


### Instant Connect ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-connect/id1487494580)

Discover over 2,000 recipes tailored for Instant Pot appliances, from simple one-pot meals to complex dishes. Get step-by-step guidance, automatic ingredient lists, and save your favorites. For smart appliance owners, control your device wirelessly and monitor cooking in real-time.

**Highlights:** Over 2,000 curated recipes, Appliance-tailored recommendations, Step-by-step guided cooking, Automatic ingredient lists, Personal cookbook for saved recipes, Wireless smart appliance control, Real-time appliance monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful recipes and instructions
- 📚 Extensive recipe collection
- 🕰️ Integrated timers and guides
- 👍 Seamless integration with Instant Pot devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔢 Lack of metric measurements
- 🔢 Inaccurate serving size information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to organize saved recipes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login issues and account problems
- Recipes not properly syncing with Instant Pot devices
- Landscape mode not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add metric measurement options
- Improve recipe search and filtering
- Allow users to add their own recipes
- Implement recipe review and rating system
- Provide better organization for saved recipes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnifying Glass + Flashlight free?

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

### Is Instant Connect ™ free?

Instant Connect ™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magnifying Glass + Flashlight or Instant Connect ™?

Magnifying Glass + Flashlight is rated higher. Magnifying Glass + Flashlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Instant Connect ™ averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Magnifying Glass + Flashlight or Instant Connect ™ have ads?

Magnifying Glass + Flashlight shows ads; Instant Connect ™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magnifying Glass + Flashlight or Instant Connect ™?

Magnifying Glass + Flashlight ships an update every 2 months, and Instant Connect ™ fortnightly. Most recently, Magnifying Glass + Flashlight was updated on November 7, 2026 and Instant Connect ™ on November 7, 2026.

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