# i vs Magnifier with Flashlight

The clearest difference is rating: Magnifier with Flashlight at 4.7 against i's 2.4. Magnifier with Flashlight also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 14) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnifier with Flashlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magnifier with Flashlight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magnifier with Flashlight has 1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of i's written reviews are positive against 53% of Magnifier with Flashlight's.

i ships an update every 14 months, Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Magnifier with Flashlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-scale/id926099803/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Qingying Electronic Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926099802) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-scale/id926099803)

Transform your microscope into a digital one using your phone and a special adapter. Capture images with embedded scale bars and annotations, then easily share them with others.

**Highlights:** Capture digital micrographs, Support magnification up to 5 objectives, Scale-bar embedding and calibration, Stamp remarks, date/time, magnification, Direct email and message sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magnifier with Flashlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-with-flashlight/id1208906051)

This app uses your phone's camera to magnify small text and details up to 16x. It includes a flashlight for low-light conditions and allows you to capture enhanced images. You can also use it as a mirror with the front camera.

**Highlights:** Up to 16x zoom, Built-in flashlight, Capture and save images, Front camera mirror, Image filters, Easy zoom bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Magnifier Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Helps with reading fine print
- 👍 Versatile and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image frequently goes sideways
- 🐛 Fine control of magnification is almost impossible
- 🐛 Orientation of the image changes at times
- 🐛 Flashlight does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Buttons not labeled

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work on iPad 2
- Shows a green screen on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Option to pay and eliminate ads
- Buttons labeled to remember functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magnifier with Flashlight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or Magnifier with Flashlight?

Magnifier with Flashlight is rated higher. i averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Magnifier with Flashlight averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do i or Magnifier with Flashlight have ads?

Magnifier with Flashlight shows ads; i does not.

### Which is updated more often, i or Magnifier with Flashlight?

i ships an update every 14 months, and Magnifier with Flashlight every 5 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 26, 2026 and Magnifier with Flashlight on October 15, 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.*