DjVu Book Reader vs Marginalia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DjVu Book Reader
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DjVu Reader is a focused document reader for DJVU and DJV files. Import scanned books, manuals, research papers, archives, and rare documents, then read them in a clean library built for long-form reading. The app keeps your DjVu collection organized with reading progress, file details, and a simple reader that gets out of the way. Features: - Open DJVU and DJV files - Import documents into your library - Track reading progress. Continue reading from your last position - Use light, dark, or system appearance The free plan includes 5 imported books. DjVu Reader Premium removes the import limit, so you can build an unlimited DjVu library. Premium is available as a monthly subscription or a lifetime purchase. Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/djvu-reader/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Marginalia
Transform passive reading into active learning with this app. It functions as an EPUB and PDF reader with powerful note-taking and annotation tools, all stored locally for maximum privacy. Export your notes in Markdown format for seamless integration with other productivity tools.
- Personal EPUB and PDF library
- Keyboard and stylus annotation
- Multi-color highlighting
- Smart book navigation
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline-first and privacy-focused
- Markdown note exporting
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Marginalia is where your reading lives on: the quotes that stopped you, the thoughts they sparked and the books that shaped you, all in one place. Read EPUB and PDF books in a clean, distraction-free reader, or keep notes for the paper books on your shelf. Highlight a passage, write what you think in the margin, and come back to it anytime. NOTES THAT STAY WITH YOU - Highlight in color and add a note to any passage - Type, speak or handwrite your notes - Tag notes by your stance and topic, then filter them in seconds - Notebooks for paper books: save quotes and thoughts from books you read outside the app - Jump from any note straight back to its place in the book THINK DEEPER WITH AI - Discuss any note with an AI companion that knows the book, the quote and your stance, and helps you dig further SHARE AND EXPORT - Turn a favorite quote into a beautiful image for stories and posts - Export your notes as Markdown (ready for Obsidian and other note apps), Word or PDF BUILD A READING HABIT - Daily reading goal with streaks - Yearly book goal with your finished books on display - Reading timer for paper books MADE FOR READING - Adjustable fonts, margins and page colors, including sepia and dark - Full interface in 8 languages - Light and dark theme MARGINALIA PRO Voice and handwritten notes, all tag groups, Word and PDF export, and AI note discussions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Marginalia at 3 against DjVu Book Reader's 1. Marginalia also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DjVu Book Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Marginalia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DjVu Book Reader against 5.0 for Marginalia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | DjVu Book Reader | Marginalia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yevgenii Kryzhanivskyi | FURKAN TURGUT |
In-app purchases
DjVu Book Reader
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$5.99
Marginalia
- Marginalia Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Marginalia Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Marginalia Pro Life Time$79.99
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