Comparison

80 Classics vs Marginalia E

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

Head to head
About

80 Classics

Access a curated collection of 80 classic literary works from around the globe, compiled by international writers. Enjoy these timeless stories with a powerful reading engine designed for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • 80 classic books included
  • International literary selection
  • Compiled by 100 writers
  • Organized by Norwegian Book Club
  • Powered by PerfectReader Classic engine
Features
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Great books deserve a great place to read them. 80 Classics brings together 80 enduring works of world literature in one beautifully designed, fully offline library. Move from quiet reading to natural-sounding read-aloud whenever you like—no internet connection required. A WORLD LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET Explore literature across countries, cultures, and eras. The collection draws from the Bokklubben World Library, assembled in 2002 from nominations by 100 writers representing 54 countries. READ YOUR WAY Choose from four carefully designed reading modes and tailor the page with advanced reading settings. Save and manage bookmarks, highlight meaningful passages, add personal notes, and look up unfamiliar words with the built-in dictionary—all without leaving your book. Whether reading during the day, winding down at night, or settling in for a long chapter, the focused interface keeps the words at the center. LISTEN ANYWHERE—FULLY OFFLINE Turn any included book into a listening experience with built-in read-aloud. Natural-sounding narration runs directly on your device, so you can listen without a connection. FEATURES • 80 classic works in one curated collection • Four beautiful reading modes • Advanced reading controls • Bookmark management across your library • Highlights and personal notes • Built-in dictionary • Built-in read-aloud with natural-sounding, fully offline narration • A focused, thoughtfully designed reading experience Rediscover a favorite, meet a classic for the first time, or begin a journey across centuries of world literature. With 80 Classics, your next great book is always ready to read—or listen to. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION An 80 Classics subscription unlocks the complete experience, including the full library, advanced reading tools, and offline read-aloud. Available plans, billing periods, and localized prices are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://mobeera.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://mobeera.ai/privacy

About

Marginalia E

Transform passive reading into active learning with this app. It functions as an EPUB and PDF reader with powerful note-taking and annotation tools, all stored locally for maximum privacy. Export your notes in Markdown format for seamless integration with other productivity tools.

Highlights
  • Personal EPUB and PDF library
  • Keyboard and stylus annotation
  • Multi-color highlighting
  • Smart book navigation
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline-first and privacy-focused
  • Markdown note exporting
Features
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Marginalia is an advanced note-taking app designed for you to take notes, highlight, and add handwritten annotations while reading your e-books. Key Features: - Support for EPUB and PDF files - Personalize your books with notes, highlights, and handwritten annotations - Voice dictation - take notes by speaking instead of typing - Full interface support in 8 languages - Organize and tag notes by page - Export your notes as Word, PDF, or Markdown - Dark/Light theme support - Unlock premium features with flexible subscriptions Rediscover reading with Marginalia — every page becomes your collaborative workspace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

80 Classics4 screens
Marginalia E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marginalia E at 100% against 80 Classics's 30%. Marginalia E also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). 80 Classics's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. 80 Classics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Marginalia E sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marginalia E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 80 Classics has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of 80 Classics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marginalia E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

80 Classics ships an update every 2 months, Marginalia E every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
80 Classics versus Marginalia E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter80 ClassicsMarginalia E
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size632 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobeeraFURKAN TURGUT

Customer experience

80 Classics

All ratings24 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.3%

Marginalia E

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

80 Classics

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
3 purchases

Marginalia E

Subscriptions2
  • Marginalia Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Marginalia Pro - Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Marginalia Pro Life Time$9.99

Questions

Is 80 Classics free?
80 Classics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marginalia E free?
Marginalia E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 80 Classics or Marginalia E?
Marginalia E is rated higher. 80 Classics averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Marginalia E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 80 Classics or Marginalia E have ads?
Neither 80 Classics nor Marginalia E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 80 Classics or Marginalia E?
80 Classics ships an update every 2 months, and Marginalia E every 8 days. Most recently, 80 Classics was updated on August 26, 2026 and Marginalia E on September 20, 2026.

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