# LifeRiff vs Margina

LifeRiff and Margina are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. LifeRiff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Margina sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | LifeRiff | Margina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margina-read-and-highlight/id6773490263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [可达 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842752208) | [Echo Persona LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883380925) |

## What reviewers say

### LifeRiff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liferiff/id6760414062)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plus | $9.99 | per year |


### Margina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margina-read-and-highlight/id6773490263)

This app provides a private, distraction-free reading environment for various document types. Organize, highlight, and annotate your readings, with options to export your notes. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data on the device.

**Highlights:** Supports PDF, EPUB, Word, Markdown, and text, Distraction-free reading experience, Highlight and annotate with notes, Organize library with folders, Search across documents and annotations, Export highlights and notes, Offline reading

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Margina Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Margina Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Margina Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LifeRiff free?

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

### Is Margina free?

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

### Do LifeRiff or Margina have ads?

Neither LifeRiff nor Margina shows ads.

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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.*