Comparison

DjVu Book Reader vs Marginalia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DjVu Book Reader

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

DjVu Book Reader4 screens
Marginalia4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DjVu Book Reader versus Marginalia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDjVu Book ReaderMarginalia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYevgenii KryzhanivskyiFURKAN TURGUT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DjVu Book Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$5.99
3 purchases

Marginalia

Subscriptions2
  • Marginalia Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Marginalia Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Marginalia Pro Life Time$79.99

Questions

Is DjVu Book Reader free?
DjVu Book Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marginalia free?
Marginalia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DjVu Book Reader or Marginalia?
DjVu Book Reader and Marginalia are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DjVu Book Reader or Marginalia have ads?
Neither DjVu Book Reader nor Marginalia shows ads.

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