# Laconic: reading notes — Scan a book to save a quote

> Note-taking app for book lovers to capture and organize quotes from physical books. (iPhone/iPad app by Artem Bezrukov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laconic-reading-notes/id1560841729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artem Bezrukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560841731)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laconic-reading-notes/id1560841729/reviews.md

## What is Laconic?

Do you write down notes while reading books? Laconic is a solution for you.

Laconic is a note taking app for book lovers with in-built text recognition from photo to save quotes (that is a solution for paper book lovers).

Organize quotes with tags, add page number and beautiful stickers. Add any note and make summary for every book you read.

Laconic recognize text in 100+ languages: english, spanish, german, chinese, russian, etc.


USE FOR FREE

Laconic can be used for free for unlimited notes and scans.


ENABLE ALL FEATURES WITH PREMIUM

Premium account allows to use text formatting, tags, stickers, colors and more.

Pricing: $5.99 monthly, $11.99 for 6 months ($1.99/month or 67% discount)

Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will not automatically renew. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

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Terms of Service: https://laconic.so/terms/index.html

Contact: yatemabezrukov@gmail.com

## Key features

- Photo-to-text recognition for quotes
- Organize quotes with tags and stickers
- Add page numbers and notes
- Create book summaries
- Supports 100+ languages
- Unlimited notes and scans for free

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 months subscription | $11.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laconic-reading-notes/id1560841729/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great solution

*2021-09-02, version 1.2*

I’ve been manually writing down direct quotes from books for years, this is an amazing solution

### 5/5 — Good job!

*2021-08-24, version 1.0*

Works well and solves my personal pain. Thank you to the development team ))

## Frequently asked questions about Laconic

### What is Laconic?

Laconic is a note-taking application designed for book lovers. It allows users to capture quotes from physical books using their device's camera and optical character recognition (OCR) technology.

### How does Laconic's text recognition work?

Laconic uses OCR to recognize text from photos of book pages. This feature supports over 100 languages, enabling users to easily save quotes without manual typing.

### Can I organize my saved quotes in Laconic?

Yes, you can organize your quotes by adding tags, page numbers, and even beautiful stickers. You can also add personal notes and create summaries for each book you read.

### Is Laconic free to use?

Laconic offers a free version that allows for unlimited notes and scans. This means you can use its core features without any cost.

### What features are included in Laconic Premium?

The Premium account unlocks advanced features such as text formatting, custom tags, stickers, and color options, enhancing your note-taking experience.

### How much does Laconic Premium cost?

Laconic Premium is available for $5.99 monthly or $11.99 for a 6-month subscription, offering a significant discount. Prices may vary by location.

### Does Laconic automatically renew subscriptions?

No, subscriptions for Laconic do not automatically renew. Once purchased, you manage your subscriptions through your App Store Account Settings. You cannot cancel a subscription once it is activated.

### What devices is Laconic available on?

Laconic is currently supported on iPhones and iPods, making it accessible for users of these Apple devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-12-10

minor bugs fixed

### 1.3 — 2021-09-20

Minor updates, solved a few bugs

### 1.2 — 2021-08-27

Minor updates, fixed bugs

### 1.1 — 2021-08-25

1) Changed app name and minor changes in the description
2) Changed the screen with the paid offer
3) Changed settings screen, added links there

### 1.0 — 2021-08-22

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*