# Elyxs vs Shadow Reading

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Reading at none against Elyxs's 2. Elyxs's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elyxs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Shadow Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elyxs | Shadow Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loqu, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862852893) | [SeungYeul Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878611138) |

## What reviewers say

### Elyxs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elyxsai-for-language-learners/id6756796453)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elyxs Plus Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Elyxs Plus Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Shadow Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-reading/id6759442064)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elyxs free?

Elyxs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shadow Reading free?

Shadow Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Elyxs or Shadow Reading have ads?

Neither Elyxs nor Shadow Reading shows ads.

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