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Head-to-head · Screen Magnifier Software

Apple Zoom vs MAGic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Apple Zoom #1 in Screen Magnifier Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Apple
MAGic #3 in Screen Magnifier Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MAGic

Apple Zoom leads on 0 checks, MAGic on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApple Zoom · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Apple Zoom
  • Most featuresMAGic · 3 of 3

Apple Zoom scores higher on our rubric for screen magnifier software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

MAGic offers speech support; Apple Zoom doesn't.

Apple Zoom is the better fit for mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification. MAGic is the better fit for windows users wanting magnification with speech.

  • Apple Zoom fits best

    Mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification

  • MAGic fits best

    Windows users wanting magnification with speech

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Side by side

Feature Apple Zoom 9.2/10 Visit ↗ MAGic 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #1 in Screen Magnifier Software #3 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for Mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification Windows users wanting magnification with speech
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms macOS, iOS Windows
Built for Solo Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apple Zoom 2/3 · MAGic 3/3
Speech support — ✓ (best)
Screen reader compatibility ✓ ✓
Color adjustments ✓ ✓
Specs
Magnification modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum magnification Not checked yet 60 ×
Supported platforms macOS, iOS, iPadOS Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Offers full-screen, split-screen, and picture-in-picture zoom on Mac
  • Supports keyboard, trackpad, and scroll-gesture controls
  • Works with VoiceOver and provides zoom filters and Follow Focus
  • Offers 75 magnification levels from 1× to 60×.
  • Includes speech, text-reading, and Speech On Demand tools.
  • Supports color adjustments, cursor enhancements, and dual monitors.
Cons
  • Availability depends on Apple devices and operating systems
  • The documented Mac modes and controls may not apply across every platform
  • Zoom is an operating-system feature, not a separately priced product
  • Windows is the only listed platform.
  • Pricing options require contacting sales and providing a serial number.
  • Current compatibility with newer Windows versions is not verified.
Our verdict

Apple Zoom enlarges screen content as an accessibility feature for people who need a closer view. It is aimed at Mac and iOS users who want magnification integrated with Apple devices rather than a separate paid application. On Mac, it…

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MAGic combines screen magnification and screen-reading features for people with low vision who work on Windows. Its 75 magnification levels span 1× to 60×, with several levels between 1× and 4× intended to keep more screen content visible.…

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  1. Apple ZoomScreen Magnifier Software 9.2Free plan
  2. MAGicScreen Magnifier Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apple Zoom — where it wins

    • Offers full-screen, split-screen, and picture-in-picture zoom on Mac
    • Supports keyboard, trackpad, and scroll-gesture controls
    • Works with VoiceOver and provides zoom filters and Follow Focus

    Where it doesn't

    • Availability depends on Apple devices and operating systems
    • The documented Mac modes and controls may not apply across every platform
    • Zoom is an operating-system feature, not a separately priced product

  • MAGic — where it wins

    • Offers 75 magnification levels from 1× to 60×.
    • Includes speech, text-reading, and Speech On Demand tools.
    • Supports color adjustments, cursor enhancements, and dual monitors.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows is the only listed platform.
    • Pricing options require contacting sales and providing a serial number.
    • Current compatibility with newer Windows versions is not verified.
  • Apple Zoom9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free Apple accessibility feature with flexible Mac zoom modes and VoiceOver compatibility.

    Visit AppleFull verdict →
  • MAGic8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    MAGic pairs adjustable Windows magnification with speech and screen-reading tools.

    Visit MAGicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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