Comparison

Readable vs EchoNote

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

Head to head
About

Readable

This app converts text within images into selectable and readable text. It allows you to extract content from screenshots, save clippings, and adjust text size for comfortable reading. A share-sheet extension streamlines the process of capturing and processing image text.

Highlights
  • Extract text from screenshots and images
  • Save clippings to history
  • Adjust reading size
  • Focused detail view for extracted text
  • Share-sheet integration
Features
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Readable helps you turn difficult-to-read text in images into clear, selectable text. Use Readable to: - Extract text from screenshots and shared images. - Save clippings in a history list for later reading. - Adjust reading size for comfort. - Open extracted text in a clean, focused detail view. Share-sheet workflow: - Install the "Make Readable" extension once. - Share an image or compatible content to Readable. - Readable extracts text and saves a clipping. Subscription: - Readable offers a 3-day free trial, then an auto-renewing monthly subscription. - Subscription supports ongoing maintenance and reliability. - Existing users from earlier versions may be granted a lifetime grandfathered entitlement. Auto-renewable subscription details: - Title: Support Readable (Monthly) - Length: 1 month - Free trial: 3 days (for eligible users) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. For terms of use see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EchoNote

Features
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Record and transcribe in one tap. EchoNote is a fast, private voice recorder that turns speech into searchable text - processed entirely on your device. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Whether you're capturing a meeting, a lecture, an interview, or a 3 a.m. idea, EchoNote makes it effortless to record high-quality audio and get an accurate transcript in seconds. WHY ECHONOTE • 100% on-device AI transcription - your voice never leaves your iPhone • One-tap recording that starts instantly • Works fully offline - no internet required • No account, no login, no subscription to record RECORDING • One-tap start, pause, resume, and auto-save • Background & screen-off recording • Crash protection - never lose a recording • Choose format (M4A / WAV), sample rate, bitrate, mono/stereo • Noise suppression, echo cancellation & automatic gain control • Drop markers while recording to jump back to key moments AI TRANSCRIPTION • Convert any recording to text on-device with Whisper AI • Choose a model that fits your device - faster or more accurate • Search across your transcripts, not just file names • Supports dozens of languages with automatic detection ORGANIZE & PLAY • Playback with speed control and precise seeking • Waveform view and quick trim/cut • Tags, categories, and folders to keep everything tidy • Sort by date, duration, or size; instant search • Rename, share, and export with one tap PRIVACY FIRST Everything is stored locally on your device. There is no mandatory cloud, no tracking of your recordings, and no account required. Your recordings and transcripts stay yours. Download EchoNote and turn your voice into text -- instantly, privately, offline.

Screenshots

Readable4 screens
EchoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoNote at none against Readable's 1. EchoNote also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Readable's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Readable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. EchoNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Readable versus EchoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadableEchoNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREW EADESHaileslassie Lilay Desalegn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readable

Subscriptions1
  • Support Readable$0.991 Month
None

EchoNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readable free?
Readable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoNote free?
EchoNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readable or EchoNote have ads?
EchoNote shows ads; Readable does not.
Which is updated more often, Readable or EchoNote?
Readable ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Readable was updated on November 3, 2026 and EchoNote on November 9, 2026.

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