# Maho Notes vs DocReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DocReader at none against Maho Notes's 3. DocReader also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maho Notes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DocReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maho Notes | DocReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docreaderpdfebooktextospeech/id6763090864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kuo-Chuan Pan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885082618) | [Emmanuel Adooli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654673386) |

## What reviewers say

### Maho Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maho-notes/id6760572212)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### DocReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docreaderpdfebooktextospeech/id6763090864)

This app allows you to read PDFs and EPUBs offline, with a text-to-speech feature that reads content aloud. It offers customizable reading settings and supports various file formats, keeping your library local.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF and EPUB reading, Text-to-speech with highlighting, Customizable reading comfort settings, Local library management, Support for various file formats, On-device OCR for scanned PDFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maho Notes free?

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

### Is DocReader free?

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

### Do Maho Notes or DocReader have ads?

Neither Maho Notes nor DocReader shows ads.

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