Comparison

MLC Library vs Easy_Reader

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

Head to head
About

MLC Library

Features
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Download the MLC Library app to search the library catalog of Martin Luther College as well as member libraries of the Traverse des Sioux Library System. Search books, place holds, renew loans, and access ebooks and eaudio. To use this app, you need a library card at the MLC Library.

About

Easy_Reader

Features
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Easy_Reader transforms everyday documents into a focused reading room for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose thoughtful typography and atmospheric themes, then let Focus Flow introduce sentences or paragraphs at a comfortable pace. Natural narration, subtle motion, and optional soundscapes help the words feel present without becoming distracting. READ BEAUTIFULLY • Sentence, paragraph, and page-based Focus Flow • Carefully designed type, spacing, themes, and Liquid Glass controls • Adjustable reading speed, focus, margins, and motion • Optional rain, ocean, fireplace, and brown-noise atmosphere LISTEN NATURALLY • Automatic language detection with the best matching Apple voice installed on your device • Optional manual voice selection, pace control, and synchronized playback navigation FIND ANYTHING • Search by exact phrase, all words, typo-tolerant matching, semantic similarity, or regular expression • Navigate by contents, source or virtual page, and individually numbered paragraph • Jump straight from a search result to its exact place in the document READ AND REMEMBER • Add highlights, bookmarks, and passage-anchored typed notes • Write by hand with Apple Pencil or a finger on iPhone and iPad • Keep original handwriting or convert it to editable text • Export annotated PDF, Word, EPUB, RTF, HTML, Markdown, and text files BRING YOUR DOCUMENTS Import PDF, EPUB, Word, RTF, HTML, Markdown, text, and images. Scanned pages can be recognized on-device with Vision OCR. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your library, annotations, search index, reading history, and narration remain on-device. No account or sign-in is required. FREE TO START Read up to three documents with the core reader, narration, notes, bookmarks, and local library. EASY_READER PREMIUM Choose monthly or annual Premium to unlock unlimited imports, Smart Search, annotated export, and personalization. Eligible new subscribers can try Premium free for 7 days. Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription are available in Settings.

Screenshots

MLC Library3 screens
Easy_Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MLC Library at 15.0 against Easy_Reader's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MLC Library versus Easy_Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLC LibraryEasy_Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEquinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.Luke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

None

MLC Library

No in-app purchases

None

Easy_Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MLC Library free?
MLC Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy_Reader free?
Easy_Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MLC Library or Easy_Reader have ads?
Neither MLC Library nor Easy_Reader shows ads.

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