# Reed vs MagicReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicReader at none against Reed's 1. MagicReader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagicReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reed | MagicReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Size | 15 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oh Hyeon Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/926648394) | [Leo Rivas-Micoud](https://appshunter.io/developer/302776955) |

## What reviewers say

### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-text-reader/id6783131016)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### MagicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicreader-hands-free-reader/id6794322508)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reed free?

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

### Is MagicReader free?

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

### Do Reed or MagicReader have ads?

Reed shows ads; MagicReader does not.

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