Handbook vs MagicConnect Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handbook
Securely organize and present diverse content like documents, videos, and audio on any mobile device. Share compelling presentations online or offline with robust security features and detailed usage analytics.
- Secure content management
- Online and offline presentation
- Support for various file types
- PDF viewing and annotation
- Create surveys and quizzes
- Customizable layout and wallpaper
- Role-based security and access control
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Present and Share Secure Content on any Mobile Device Handbook is a secure mobile document manager that offers a simple and secure way to bind together a variety of rich media content to create and share compelling, attractive presentations. Handbook gives mobile knowledge workers a confident way to distribute and present information using docs and media such as PDFs and videos, both online offline. When there is no network connectivity, Handbook can be used in offline mode and presentations can be given with confidence. The Handbook product consists of: Handbook Studio -- a browser based application used to upload and manage content Handbook -- viewer application used to display and present content Handbook Features - Use it on the iPhone, iPad - Supports both online and offline viewing - Supports MS Office, iWork, images, video and audio files - View and annotate PDF files - Display Handbooks on the big screen using Apple TV for powerful, media rich presentations - Offline viewing - Never worry about network connectivity during your presentation - Create surveys and quizzes with built in questionnaire function - Bookmark content and send sharing links by email - Customizable layout and wallpaper Security and Enterprise Features - Role & Content Based Security - Individual and group-based Sharing - Restrict and allow access to specific devices with device-specific authentication - Understand how your Handbook is used with detailed usage metrics - Time-based access gives you control over when your Handbook is available to view NOTE: - Handbook account is necessary to use this app. Please ask to admin of your organization's Handbook Studio. - Handbook Studio the cloud service is necessary for contents posting, editing and distribution. - Please visit the web site for details: http://handbookapp.net/
MagicConnect Viewer
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MagicConnect is a remote access service that allows remote control of the desktop screen of the PC in the office, safely and easily from the iPhone/iPad at hand. By using MagicConnect, you can perform PC tasks just like when you're at office wherever you are whenever you want. It is effective for business continuation at the time of commuting difficulty, and also effective for business efficiency through telecommuting and mobile work. * This service is for use by corporate customers only. * "MagicConnect" service contract is required for use. * Please check MagicConnect product website for more and latest information. https://www.magicconnect.net/english/ == Features == - Robust authentication using digital certificate and terminal-specific information. - Leaving no information file to iPhone/iPad at hand. - Introduction completes by only installing apps on the office PC and the iPhone/iPad. - Intuitive operability developed exclusively for touch panel. == OS supported == - Support OS of the target device (the device operated such as the office PC, shared server, virtual desktop, etc.) are as follows. * Windows 11 Enterprise, Pro * Windows 10 Enterprise, Pro * Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025
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Verdict
Handbook and MagicConnect Viewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Handbook ships an update every 2 months, MagicConnect Viewer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handbook | MagicConnect Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asteria Corporation | NTT TechnoCross Corporation |
In-app purchases
Handbook
No in-app purchases
MagicConnect Viewer
No in-app purchases
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