# Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder vs Speed reading

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder at none against Speed reading's 3. Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 25%). Speed reading's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder against 4.7 for Speed reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 143 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's.

Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder ships an update every 22 months, Speed reading every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder | Speed reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-pocket-recorder/id1185691676/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-notebook-pocket-recorder/id1185691676)

Record lectures, meetings, or ideas with crystal-clear audio and take notes simultaneously. Review recordings at up to 2x speed and organize them with custom colors for easy access. Share notes and audio via email or transfer to your computer.

**Highlights:** All-day audio recording, Simultaneous note-taking, 2x playback speed, Color-coded organization, Email sharing, iTunes File Sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with targeted exercises and a specialized reader for PDF and EPUB files. Improve focus, expand your visual angle, and track your progress over 30 days to read books faster and more effectively.

**Highlights:** Speed reading and concentration exercises, Reading accelerator for PDF/EPUB, 30-day speed reading course, Eye muscle and vision angle exercises, EPUB and PDF reader, Progress statistics, Spritz and Bionic reading modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder free?

Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed reading free?

Speed reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder or Speed reading?

Speed reading is rated higher. Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Speed reading averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder or Speed reading have ads?

Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder shows ads; Speed reading does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder or Speed reading?

Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder ships an update every 22 months, and Speed reading every 5 weeks. Most recently, Audio Notebook Pocket Recorder was updated on October 6, 2026 and Speed reading on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*