Comparison

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius vs Vellum Reader

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

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About

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Explore timeless Stoic wisdom with this app, featuring an elegant carousel interface and customizable reading options. Save your favorite passages for easy revisiting and navigate through profound teachings with simple swipes.

Highlights
  • Elegant carousel interface for chapters
  • Customizable fonts and font sizes
  • Favorite and revisit passages
  • User-friendly swipe navigation
  • Highlighted favorites in content list
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Embark on a Journey of Stoic Wisdom: Marcus Aurelius Meditations brings the timeless philosophy of the Roman Emperor directly to your fingertips. Designed for modern readers, this app offers an intuitive and enriching way to explore one of history’s most influential works. CORE FEATURES: -Elegant Carousel Interface: Each of the sections in the 12 chapters of "Meditations" unfolds in a beautifully designed carousel interface. This unique feature allows you to leisurely absorb the wisdom in each numbered section, making the profound teachings of Marcus Aurelius more accessible and engaging. -Customizable Reading Experience: Tailor your reading experience with six different font types and adjustable font sizes. Whether you're reading at home or on the go, this app ensures a comfortable and personalized reading journey. -Favorite and Revisit: Click the heart symbol to favorite any section. Your chosen passages are then conveniently listed on your favorites page, making it easy to return to the sections that resonate with you the most. -User-Friendly Navigation: Glide through the teachings of Marcus Aurelius with simple left or right swipes. The app’s content section provides a seamless way to navigate directly to any chapter or section, enhancing your exploration of Stoic philosophy. -Golden Touches for Favorites: Your favorited sections are not only stored for quick access but are also highlighted in golden font in the contents list, adding a visually pleasing and practical element to your reading journey. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a gateway to ancient knowledge and personal growth through Stoicism. Immerse yourself in the meditative words of one of history's greatest philosophers and find inspiration in his reflections on life, virtue, and resilience. Let this app be your guide to understanding and integrating timeless wisdom into your daily life.

About

Vellum Reader

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Vellum is a minimalistic and elegant book reader designed for readers who appreciate a classy, distraction-free reading experience on iPhone and iPad. Your Personal Library Import your favorite books and documents with ease. Vellum supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, and RTF files. Smart metadata extraction automatically pulls titles, authors, and cover images from your PDFs. Organize Your Way • Create custom collections to group your reading • Mark favorites for quick access • Search and sort your library effortlessly • Track your reading progress across all documents A Beautiful Reading Experience • Choose from 8 elegant fonts including Georgia, Palatino, and Baskerville • 4 page themes: Light, Sepia, Dark, and Black (OLED) • Adjustable font size, line spacing, margins, and text alignment • Tap edges to turn pages or swipe naturally Thoughtful Features • Search Public Domains like "Project Gutenberg" and "StandardEbooks" for thousands of classics to import to your library • Automatic progress saving — pick up right where you left off • Bookmarks to mark important pages • Keep Screen Awake mode for uninterrupted reading • Visual progress bar and page numbers • Continue Reading section for quick access to current books • Utilize the AI recommendation feature to get book suggestions based on the current works in your library Five Beautiful App Themes Personalize Vellum with Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, Forest, or Lavender accent themes. Privacy First Vellum respects your privacy completely. All your books and reading data stay on your device. No accounts required. No data collection. Just you and your books. Download Vellum and rediscover the joy of reading.

Screenshots

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius4 screens
Vellum Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vellum Reader at Free against Meditations by Marcus Aurelius's $7.99. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 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

Vellum Reader is free to download; Meditations by Marcus Aurelius costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius versus Vellum Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeditations by Marcus AureliusVellum Reader
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmund RingSUZETTE RENEE COPLEY DE SCHRYVER

In-app purchases

None

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

No in-app purchases

None

Vellum Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meditations by Marcus Aurelius free?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vellum Reader free?
Vellum Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meditations by Marcus Aurelius or Vellum Reader have ads?
Neither Meditations by Marcus Aurelius nor Vellum Reader shows ads.

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