# Readwise vs MindBites

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Readwise at 1.5K against MindBites's 2. MindBites's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readwise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MindBites sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindBites holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readwise has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Readwise's written reviews are positive against 80% of MindBites's.

Readwise ships an update every 2 weeks, MindBites every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readwise | MindBites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbites-learn-from-podcasts/id1506807825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readwise, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476885527) | [Podcrunch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560898783) |

## What reviewers say

### Readwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528)

This app helps you retain more of what you read by centralizing and revisiting your highlights from various reading platforms. It uses spaced repetition and active recall techniques to improve memory and offers features like tagging, note-taking, and OCR for physical books.

**Highlights:** Synchronize highlights from multiple platforms, Daily review habit via app and email, Spaced repetition and active recall, Tag, note, and search highlights, OCR for paper book highlights, Convert highlights to flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $52.99 | per year |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $66.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful spaced repetition
- 📚 Seamless integration with reading apps
- 🔍 Helpful AI-powered features
- 🗓️ Useful daily review routine
- 🧠 Boosts knowledge retention

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Sync issues with some platforms
- 📱 Subpar mobile app experience
- 🕰️ Lack of flexibility in daily review
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Sync failures with certain accounts
- Unreliable highlight capture

**Requested features**

- Add support for more reading apps
- Improve sync and import capabilities
- Introduce more customization options
- Enhance search and organization tools
- Develop a more intuitive mobile interface


### MindBites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbites-learn-from-podcasts/id1506807825)

This app provides bite-sized audio summaries of key insights from over 5,000 podcasts, tailored to personal development goals. It condenses hours of expert advice into short playlists, allowing users to learn efficiently during daily activities.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized podcast summaries, Personalized learning playlists, Expert insights from 5,000+ podcasts, Time-efficient learning, Hands-free listening, Topic-based curated playlists

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free week trial early-adopters | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Free three days trial premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Free week trial early monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Free three days trial max | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week MindBites total | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Free week trial premium month | $6.49 | per month |
| Free week trial premium yearly | $78.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readwise free?

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

### Is MindBites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readwise or MindBites?

MindBites is rated higher. Readwise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while MindBites averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Readwise or MindBites have ads?

Neither Readwise nor MindBites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readwise or MindBites?

Readwise ships an update every 2 weeks, and MindBites every 8 days. Most recently, Readwise was updated on September 24, 2026 and MindBites on June 4, 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.*