MagicReader vs Readio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MagicReader
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Read without touching the screen. MagicReader is a hands-free reader for EPUB, PDF and comics: turn your head, wave a hand, wink, or just say "next page" ā and the page turns. Or sit back and let a natural voice read to you. Whether your hands are busy, wet, full, or simply resting ā or touching the screen is difficult for you ā MagicReader keeps the story going. NEW: OPENS LIKE A REAL BOOK ⢠Ready for iPhone Duo ā unfold it and your book becomes a two-page spread, with the spine right on the fold ⢠Landscape reading ā two pages side by side on iPad and most iPhones, for EPUB, PDF and comics, including vertical Japanese books ⢠Flip page turns ā pages turn over like paper and follow your finger ⢠Split View on iPad and iPhone Duo TOUCH-FREE READING ⢠Head control ā turn your head left or right to flip pages; look up to open or close a book ⢠Wink control ā wink your right eye to go forward, your left to go back (Face ID devices) ⢠Hand control ā a cursor follows your hand; close your hand to grab a book, swipe from the screen edge to flip ⢠Voice control ā say "next", "back", "open", "read aloud" and more, in English, Japanese, Spanish, French or German ⢠A guided tour teaches every gesture with live practice NATURAL READ-ALOUD ⢠Natural, expressive voices read your EPUB books aloud ā in English and Japanese ⢠The sentence being spoken is highlighted, and pages turn in step with the narration ⢠English narration powered by Kokoro; Japanese voices powered by VOICEVOX (VOICEVOX:No.7, VOICEVOX:åå½ććć, VOICEVOX:éå±±é¾ę, VOICEVOX Nemo) ⢠Books in Spanish, French and German are read by your device's system voice for that language, with nothing to download ⢠Natural voices are downloaded once, then work fully offline ā all speech is generated on your device YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY ⢠EPUB and PDF books, plus CBZ/CBR comics and manga ⢠Beautiful animated bookshelf themes ā drifting watercolour clouds, a starry cosmos, and story worlds that come alive behind special books ⢠Japanese vertical text (ēø¦ęøć) done right, with optional automatic furigana (ćµćććŖ) above kanji ⢠Comfortable reading themes, adjustable fonts (including OpenDyslexic for dyslexia-friendly reading), and remembered positions THOUSANDS OF FREE CLASSICS ⢠Browse and download public-domain classics from Project Gutenberg and Aozora Bunko (é空ęåŗ«) ā from Alice in Wonderland to éę²³ééć®å¤ ā right inside the app PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠The camera and microphone are used only to recognize your gestures and commands, entirely on your device ⢠Nothing is recorded, nothing is uploaded, and there are no accounts, no ads, and no tracking ā ever MagicReader began in 2012 as one of the first face-controlled book readers on the App Store. It has been rebuilt from the ground up for today's devices ā same magic, new tricks. Reading is best when nothing comes between you and the story. Not even your hands.
Readio
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All your books, read aloud. Readio turns the Kindle books you already own into audiobooks. Sign in to Amazon once, your library appears, and the books you never had time for become the ones you finish - on your commute, at the gym, or while your eyes rest. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Connect your Kindle - sign in to your Amazon account once ⢠Your books appear in Readio, covers and progress included ⢠Press play - a natural voice reads while the pages turn on screen WHY READERS STAY ⢠Every Kindle book you own, read aloud - Kindle Unlimited titles too ⢠Natural, ultra-premium voices: Ava, Andrew, Emma, and Brian ⢠Any pace - slow it down for the evening, speed it up for the gym ⢠Picks up from the exact page you stopped on ⢠Keeps reading with the screen off, with full lock-screen controls ⢠Sleep timer for winding down ⢠Reads books in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese NO SECOND LIBRARY TO BUY You already bought the books. Readio does not sell you audiobooks - it narrates the library you have. No separate audiobook subscription, no credits, no re-buying titles you own. READIO PRO A subscription unlocks unlimited listening. Weekly and yearly plans are available; prices are shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://theflynch.com/6ac6e263-5401-4625-99e2-e83fe782cede/readio/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://theflynch.com/6ac6e263-5401-4625-99e2-e83fe782cede/readio/terms-of-service.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Readio requires an Amazon account with books in your Kindle library. Readio is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Kindle and Kindle Unlimited are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicReader at none against Readio's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MagicReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MagicReader | Readio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leo Rivas-Micoud | Flynch MB |
In-app purchases
MagicReader
No in-app purchases
Readio
- Weekly$6.997 Days
- Yearly (Discount)$39.991 Year
- Yearly$59.991 Year









