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Head-to-head · Screen Magnifier Software

Apple Zoom vs SuperNova Magnifier

  • 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
SuperNova Magnifier #6 in Screen Magnifier Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Dolphin

Apple Zoom leads on 1 check, SuperNova Magnifier on 0, 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
  • Free trialonly SuperNova Magnifier
  • Most featuresApple Zoom · 2 of 3

Apple Zoom scores higher on our rubric for screen magnifier software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Apple Zoom offers free plan; SuperNova Magnifier doesn't.

Apple Zoom is the better fit for mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification. SuperNova Magnifier is the better fit for windows users needing high magnification across monitors.

  • Apple Zoom fits best

    Mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification

  • SuperNova Magnifier fits best

    Windows users needing high magnification across monitors

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Side by side

Feature Apple Zoom 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SuperNova Magnifier 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Screen Magnifier Software #6 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for Mac and iOS users wanting built-in magnification Windows users needing high magnification across monitors
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms macOS, iOS Windows
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features Apple Zoom 2/3 · SuperNova Magnifier 1/3
Speech support — —
Screen reader compatibility ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Color adjustments ✓ ✓
Specs
Magnification modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum magnification Not checked yet 64 ×
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
  • Magnifies from 1.2× to 64× with four view options
  • Tracks mouse, typing and focus, with adjustable color controls
  • Supports touch gestures, multiple monitors and camera input
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-only desktop software
  • Pricing is available through dealers rather than a public price
  • No speech support
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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SuperNova Magnifier is Windows desktop software that enlarges on-screen text and images for people with low vision. Its range of magnification, display layouts and visual controls suit people who need to adapt how content appears,…

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  1. Apple ZoomScreen Magnifier Software 9.2Free plan
  2. SuperNova MagnifierScreen Magnifier Software 7.9Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

  • SuperNova Magnifier — where it wins

    • Magnifies from 1.2× to 64× with four view options
    • Tracks mouse, typing and focus, with adjustable color controls
    • Supports touch gestures, multiple monitors and camera input

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop software
    • Pricing is available through dealers rather than a public price
    • No speech support
  • Apple Zoom9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit AppleFull verdict →
  • SuperNova Magnifier7.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A configurable Windows magnifier with multi-monitor support and camera input.

    Visit DolphinFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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