# FarRead vs Magnifier

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnifier at none against FarRead's 2. Magnifier also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FarRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Magnifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | FarRead | Magnifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Sisoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856567474) | [Oleksandr Karpenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896571932) |

## What reviewers say

### FarRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farread-smart-ocr-camera/id6758757865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FarRead Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FarRead Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Magnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifier-read-text-aloud/id6771719693)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FarRead free?

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

### Is Magnifier free?

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

### Do FarRead or Magnifier have ads?

FarRead shows ads; Magnifier does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*