# Readers vs Clear Beacon

The clearest difference is rating: Clear Beacon at 4.9 against Readers's 3.7. Clear Beacon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clear Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clear Beacon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Readers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clear Beacon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readers | Clear Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-magnifying-glass/id1551911901/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-beacon/id6753961740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A & A Design Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222491747) | [Dinesh Chander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845971030) |

## What reviewers say

### Readers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-magnifying-glass/id1551911901)

This app functions as a digital magnifying glass, assisting with reading small print on menus, medicine bottles, and device serial numbers. It includes a flashlight and adjustable zoom for clarity.

**Highlights:** Digital magnifying glass, Adjustable zoom (1.0X - 2.0X), Built-in LED flashlight, High contrast mode, Freeze image functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readers - Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |


### Clear Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-beacon/id6753961740)

This utility app helps students with autism locate essential resources. It provides a centralized platform for finding support and information tailored to their needs.

**Highlights:** Resource locator, Student support, Autism-specific information, Centralized platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readers free?

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

### Is Clear Beacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readers or Clear Beacon?

Clear Beacon is rated higher. Readers averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Clear Beacon averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Readers or Clear Beacon have ads?

Neither Readers nor Clear Beacon shows ads.

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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.*