Marginalia E vs Dexxicon Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marginalia E
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 an advanced note-taking app designed for you to take notes, highlight, and add handwritten annotations while reading your e-books. Key Features: - Support for EPUB and PDF files - Personalize your books with notes, highlights, and handwritten annotations - Voice dictation - take notes by speaking instead of typing - Full interface support in 8 languages - Organize and tag notes by page - Export your notes as Word, PDF, or Markdown - Dark/Light theme support - Unlock premium features with flexible subscriptions Rediscover reading with Marginalia — every page becomes your collaborative workspace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Dexxicon Reader
Access and read your self-hosted digital library on your devices. Enjoy EPUBs, PDFs, comics, and audiobooks with synced progress, bookmarks, and highlights. Download content for offline access.
- EPUB, PDF, CBZ/CBR, and audiobook support
- Adjustable fonts, themes, and page layout
- Sync reading position, bookmarks, and highlights
- Offline reading with downloaded books
- Two-page spread view for comics on iPad
- Adaptive layout for phone and tablet
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Dexxicon Reader is a client for your own BookOrbit or Grimmory (BookLore) library server — not an app store or bookstore. Point it at your server, sign in, and your whole library is with you. READ EVERYTHING • EPUB novels with adjustable fonts, themes, and page layout • PDFs and comics (CBZ/CBR), including a two-page spread view on iPad • Audiobooks with lock-screen and Control Center playback controls YOUR LIBRARY, EVERYWHERE • Reading position, bookmarks, and highlights sync automatically with your server — pick up an EPUB on your phone exactly where you left off on your tablet • Reading status (Reading, On Hold, Read, and more) stays in sync with your server's own web app WORKS OFFLINE • Download books for offline reading — no connection needed once they're on your device SIGN IN YOUR WAY • Native username/password login, or single sign-on (OIDC/SSO) if your server has it configured BUILT FOR PHONE AND TABLET • A real adaptive layout, not a stretched phone screen — Library and Book Detail use the extra space on iPad, and the comic reader supports a genuine two-page spread on wider screens Dexxicon Reader supports both major self-hosted library platforms: • BookOrbit • Grimmory (BookLore) You'll need your own server running one of these — Dexxicon Reader is the reading app, not the library itself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dexxicon Reader at none against Marginalia E's 3. Dexxicon Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). 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. Marginalia E sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dexxicon Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Marginalia E against 5.0 for Dexxicon Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Marginalia E ships an update every 8 days, Dexxicon Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marginalia E | Dexxicon Reader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FURKAN TURGUT | Damien Ball |
Customer experience
Marginalia E
Dexxicon Reader
In-app purchases
Marginalia E
- Marginalia Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Marginalia Pro - Yearly$6.991 Year
- Marginalia Pro Life Time$9.99
Dexxicon Reader
No in-app purchases
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