Comparison

EyeReader vs BookRemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EyeReader

Magnify small print in low-light conditions using your phone's LED flash. Zoom in on text and even view the camera feed live on your Apple Watch. Save magnified images for later reference.

Highlights
  • LED flashlight for low-light reading
  • Adjustable zoom functionality
  • Live camera view on Apple Watch
  • Save magnified images
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Shake to turn LED on/off
Features
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EyeReader is a unique reading magnifier that utilizes the LED light of the the iPhone, providing a solution to the problem of reading small print in dark areas --- like reading menus in restaurants. Now optimized for iOS 11, iPhone X, and Watch OS 4.2. EyeReader camera screen can be viewed live on Apple Watch. If you have a paired Apple Watch, start EyeReader on the watch and then on the iPhone. The full camera view on the iPhone displays on the watch screen as well. You can hold the iPhone under or over something and view it on the Watch. You can even view the iPhone camera in another room. The LED light provides a bright light source which makes reading in low lit areas easy. EyeReader has a zoom capability by placing two fingers on the screen and then separating them to magnify the text the desired amount. Zoom in further by repeating the zoom. The EyeReader application is not only great for reading menus, but for prescription labels, restaurant checks, credit card vouchers, PlayBills, and is a handy tool for seniors. EyeReader provides a help button and screen which works in all screen orientations. Turn the LED light Off or On by gently shaking phone once. To Dim or Brighten the LED light, swipe one finger left or right on screen. The amount of time the LED light and EyeReader app stays on can be set in Settings/EyeReader. To take a picture, tap the screen twice to get a Save Picture button on the screen. Pressing the Save Picture button takes a picture of the current screen and saves the picture to the iPhone for viewing under Photos and Camera. This feature is great for such applications as taking a picture of a serial number in a hard to see location. Tapping the screen twice again takes the button off the screen. Tapping either the iPhone or Watch screen twice brings up a take picture button on both devices. You can also take a picture by shaking the watch vertically. Note: For better experience with EyeReader on the Apple Watch, we suggest going into Apple Watch Settings under General/Wake Screen turning off Wake Screen on Wrist Raise and setting On Tap to Wake for 70 Seconds. Keep your eye out for more from the "Silver Apps" series. Note: EyeReader 4.0 and higher requires iOS 9.2 or higher.

About

BookRemote

Control your reading app remotely using Bluetooth. This utility allows page turning, brightness adjustment, and trackpad navigation for compatible reader applications on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Page turning (next/previous)
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Trackpad navigation
  • Supports iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Night mode/screen inversion
Features
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Remote control for Reader app only This is a remote control app that supports the page switching function remotely from the Reader app we sell. (For a list of supported apps, see the Supported Apps section below) Remote connection with Reader app via Bluetooth Supports both iPhone and Apple Watch ** characteristic ** - Can be installed and used on both iPhone and Apple Watch (supports Bluetooth) - Remote control that remotely sends commands to the connected Reader app - iPhone iOS 17+ - Apple Watch WatchOS 10+ **Transfer operation to Reader app** - Page transition: next page, previous page - Move to first page/last page - Open the next file - Increase/decrease screen brightness - Screen inversion (night mode) - Clear (image/PDF files only) - Trackpad: Switch pages by tapping and long-tapping the square-shaped pad, not a button. - Trackpad Drag: Drag the trackpad to scroll through the content of the webtoon mode or webtoon reader app. **Supported Apps** - Common features: iOS / iPadOS version 17 or higher - Text Viewer - Manga Viewer - Komi Reader - EBook Viewer - Book View - WebToon Reader

Screenshots

EyeReader1 screens
BookRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookRemote at 100% against EyeReader's 69%. BookRemote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). EyeReader's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EyeReader costs $1.99 and BookRemote $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, BookRemote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EyeReader versus BookRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeReaderBookRemote
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSoftkim juyoung

Customer experience

EyeReader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative28.6%

BookRemote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EyeReader

No in-app purchases

None

BookRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeReader free?
EyeReader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookRemote free?
BookRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeReader or BookRemote have ads?
Neither EyeReader nor BookRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeReader or BookRemote?
EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, and BookRemote every 5 days. Most recently, EyeReader was updated on October 13, 2026 and BookRemote on October 3, 2026.

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