Comparison

EyeReader vs Ruko GIM

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

Ruko GIM

Control intelligent drones with GPS and visual tracking. Offers stable flight, smart features like active tracking and waypoint planning, and advanced camera modes for photos and videos. Experience flight and capture stunning aerial views.

Highlights
  • GPS and visual tracking
  • Active tracking and orbit mode
  • Waypoint planning
  • Dynamic return-to-home
  • Gesture-controlled capture
  • Advanced shooting modes (panorama, time-lapse, slow motion)
  • Image setting fine-tuning
Features
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Ruko GIM is designed for intelligent drones with GPS and advanced visual tracking capabilities. It provides a stable, intuitive platform for comprehensive flight control and smart features like active tracking, orbit mode, waypoint planning, and dynamic return-to-home updates. Gesture-controlled photo and video capture are supported, along with advanced shooting modes including panorama, time-lapse, and slow motion. Users can also fine-tune image settings for greater creative control. Enjoy the freedom and excitement of flight, and experience the world from a whole new perspective.

Screenshots

EyeReader1 screens
Ruko GIM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ruko GIM at Free against EyeReader's $1.99. Ruko GIM also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). EyeReader's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Ruko GIM is free to download; EyeReader costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruko GIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EyeReader has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, Ruko GIM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EyeReader versus Ruko GIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeReaderRuko GIM
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB210 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNetSoftShenzhen Ruike Innovation Technology

Customer experience

EyeReader

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

Ruko GIM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EyeReader

No in-app purchases

None

Ruko GIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeReader free?
EyeReader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruko GIM free?
Ruko GIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EyeReader or Ruko GIM?
Ruko GIM is rated higher. EyeReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ruko GIM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EyeReader or Ruko GIM have ads?
Neither EyeReader nor Ruko GIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeReader or Ruko GIM?
EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, and Ruko GIM every 3 weeks. Most recently, EyeReader was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ruko GIM on October 16, 2026.

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