# BigMagnify

> Magnifying glass + flashlight

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393247466](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393247466)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id393247466`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dave Cheng
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,396 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-03-09
- **First published:** 2010-09-25
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bigmagnify/id393247466)
- **Website:** [http://www.bigmagnifyapp.com/](http://www.bigmagnifyapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://bendybooth.com/files/BigMagnify\_PrivacyPolicy.html](http://bendybooth.com/files/BigMagnify_PrivacyPolicy.html)

## Description

BigMagnify turns your iPhone into a state-of-the-art magnifying glass. It uses the full screen as a magnifier, offers auto, locked, and manual focus modes, and includes image filters to boost readability.

After upgrading via in-app purchase to remove ads, you get a distraction-free experience, plus features like image stabilization, multiple zoom levels (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x), a torch for low-light, and the option to mirror with the front camera. Tap-and-hold to focus and easily share magnified images.

## Rankings

- #37,440 — Overall

## Review summary

BigMagnify is praised for strong magnification, clarity, built-in light, and adjustable zoom—great for reading tiny text, labels, and detailed drawings, and beneficial for low-vision users. However, reviews repeatedly flag intrusive ads that interrupt usage and performance problems like lag and slow response in some modes.

### Pros

- Excellent magnification quality for close-up viewing
- Built-in light and adjustable zoom to read tiny text
- Very useful for reading labels, small print, and detailed drawings
- Helpful for low-vision users and professional tasks (e.g., reading labels, viewing small details)
- Widely regarded as a reliable and versatile magnifier

### Cons

- Intrusive ads disrupt usage (top banners, full-screen pop-ups, and occasional audio)
- Performance issues including lag, slow response, and delays after capturing photos
- Some modes have poor focus or slow response when using enhanced sharpness

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