When the app is turned on, it only shows the desktop background/wallpaper. If I am looking at a browser page, it sees through the browser to the desktop background; it doesn't even show the icons on the desktop (see review from 2years ago by Jethro McS which raised the same issue). As such the app is entirely useless, although it is potentially very useful with an easy fix. I am running Mac OS Ventura, and have purchased the premium version of the app. Please fix this issue.

The low star rating in the reviews gave me pause, but then I noticed that most or all of the bad reviews were from a few years ago. It seems that whatever issues the app had before are now fixed. At first I couldn't figure out where the menu was, but then saw it in the bar at the top of the screen when you click the magnifying glass icon. Option Z opens the magnifier. Left clicking mouse closes the app. You can make the magnifier size smaller or larger by using shortcut "Option [" or "Option ]". Make the pixels smaller or larger by using "Option -" or "Option =". Very pleased to have this app! Thanks JINGWEI WAN !

The keyboard shortcut is Option-Z, as shown in the menulet. You can increase the circular lens size and the magnifcation within from the keyboard or from the menu. I guess they fixed the problem earlier users reported about it only magnifying the desktop, it magnifies everything now. To get it to *stop* magnifying, click anywhere on the screen. You might need to restart your mac after installing, I initially had issues with it but now it's working fine. It has a Preferences menu but nothing happens when you choose that, I suspect it's there just for show (for Apple's UI guidelines).

If you're looking for a professional-grade, multi-function magnifier for tasks like monitoring progress bars and similar, expecting to pay just $2 isn't realistic—this isn't the tool for that. However, if you need a simple magnifier to zoom in on areas to double-check something on a webpage, form, or even a note within a contract, this app is perfect for you. Any negative reviews should be ignored.