Readable vs EchoNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Extract text from screenshots and images
- Save clippings to history
- Adjust reading size
- Focused detail view for extracted text
- Share-sheet integration
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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/
EchoNote
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Readable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. EchoNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readable | EchoNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANDREW EADES | Haileslassie Lilay Desalegn |
In-app purchases
Readable
- Support Readable$0.991 Month
EchoNote
No in-app purchases









