Comparison

PharmCompanion vs Magic Read

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

Head to head
About

PharmCompanion

Features
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PharmCompanion is your intelligent pharmacology assistant — designed for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone who needs fast, reliable drug information. What you can do: Search medications and get concise summaries Check for drug-drug interactions Use the dosage calculator for custom recommendations Read clinical pearls and patient education materials Favorite and revisit drugs anytime Built with AI to save you time and surface the most relevant details, all in a beautiful, fast interface — no login required. Wifi or Internet connection is required and have to wait for upto 15 seconds to get analyzed information. Disclaimer: This app is for educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult official prescribing references and licensed healthcare providers before making clinical decisions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Magic Read

Features
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Practice any text out loud — and find out exactly which words you're getting wrong. Magic Read turns whatever you want to read into a speaking lesson. Paste an article, a song lyric, a message from a friend, or pick a text from the library — then read it aloud and get scored word by word. READ ANYTHING • Paste any text in 8 languages: English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Turkish • Tap any word to hear it, translate it, and save it • Pinyin for Chinese and furigana-friendly Japanese support • Natural text-to-speech, with a slow mode for tricky words SPEAK AND GET SCORED • AI pronunciation scoring, sentence by sentence • See your score per sentence and retry the ones you missed • Targeted drills on the exact sounds you fumbled FLASHCARDS THAT TALK BACK • Save words straight from your reading • Browse, Learn and Check modes • Speaking mode: say the word, get scored LEARN FROM YOUTUBE • Paste a YouTube link and get smart captions • Line-by-line translation while you watch FREE PLAN • 3 reading texts per day • 20 pronunciation checks per day • 5 saved texts, 2 decks and 100 flashcards New accounts get a welcome week with full access. MAGIC READ PRO • Unlimited reading and pronunciation practice • Unlimited saved texts, decks and flashcards • YouTube videos with smart captions SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Magic Read Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly — $6.99 per month • Annual — $49 per year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings, or from Account → Manage subscription in the app. If you use the app in Russia, turn on VPN for full capacity. Terms of Use: https://magicread.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://magicread.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

PharmCompanion4 screens
Magic Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Read at every 2 weeks against PharmCompanion's every 5 months. 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. PharmCompanion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Magic Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PharmCompanion ships an update every 5 months, Magic Read every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
PharmCompanion versus Magic Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharmCompanionMagic Read
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMEDORTEX LIMITEDGeorgy Kikvidze

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PharmCompanion

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Plan$3.991 Month
  • 3 Month Plan$9.993 Months
  • 1 Year Plan$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Magic Read

Subscriptions2
  • Magic Read Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Magic Read Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PharmCompanion free?
PharmCompanion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Read free?
Magic Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PharmCompanion or Magic Read have ads?
Neither PharmCompanion nor Magic Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PharmCompanion or Magic Read?
PharmCompanion ships an update every 5 months, and Magic Read every 2 weeks. Most recently, PharmCompanion was updated on September 30, 2026 and Magic Read on October 8, 2026.

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