Comparison

EyeReader vs Kiwa

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

Kiwa

Features
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Open and view VSD and VSDX files directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Designed for faithful Visio viewing, the app preserves the layout, styles, and visual details of your diagrams as closely as possible — with no cloud upload required. KEY FEATURES • Local Viewing
 Open VSD and VSDX files directly on your device. No cloud upload required. • Faithful Rendering
 Render diagrams as closely as possible to their original layout, styles, shapes, and visual appearance. • Content Search 
Search page text, Shape Data, hyperlinks, and comments, then quickly jump to matching content. • Layer Control
 Show or hide layers to focus on the content you need. • Shape Details
 View Shape Data, hyperlinks, and comments attached to shapes. • Embedded Files
 View and save files embedded in VSD and VSDX documents. • Annotation Tools
 Add text, shapes, and freehand notes for review, feedback, or ideas. • Multi-Format Export
 Export diagrams to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, and other common formats for sharing and archiving. • Built for Apple Devices
 Enjoy a consistent, native experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Note:Premium features require a subscription or a lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EyeReader1 screens
Kiwa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kiwa at Free against EyeReader's $1.99. Kiwa also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). EyeReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.6). On ads 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

Kiwa is free to download; EyeReader costs $1.99 up front. Kiwa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EyeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, Kiwa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EyeReader versus Kiwa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeReaderKiwa
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSoftShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

EyeReader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kiwa

Subscriptions2
  • Viewra Visio Pro (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Viewra Visio Pro (1 Year)$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Viewra Visio Pro (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is EyeReader free?
EyeReader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiwa free?
Kiwa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EyeReader or Kiwa have ads?
Neither EyeReader nor Kiwa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeReader or Kiwa?
EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, and Kiwa every 2 months. Most recently, EyeReader was updated on October 22, 2026 and Kiwa on October 28, 2026.

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