# 快阅 vs iReadNote

The clearest difference is rating: iReadNote at 4.8 against 快阅's 4.2. iReadNote also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 78%) and ratings volume (131 vs 24). 快阅's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 快阅 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iReadNote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iReadNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReadNote has 131 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of 快阅's written reviews are positive against 95% of iReadNote's.

快阅 ships an update every 2 weeks, iReadNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 快阅 | iReadNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt/id1633599674/reviews) | **[4.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 207 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [智平 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125861933) | [晓德 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694635894) |

## What reviewers say

### 快阅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt/id1633599674)

This app offers a streamlined local document management experience with robust folder organization and customizable reading settings. It supports various file formats, allows for personalized book covers, and tracks reading progress. Enjoy a comfortable reading interface with features like automatic chapter division and immersive white noise.

**Highlights:** Customizable TXT file cover icons, Advanced folder management, Reading progress tracking, Adjustable reading interface, Support for TXT, EPUB, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, Automatic chapter division, Listen to books with text-to-speech

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 快阅-永久买断会员，终身使用 | $4.99 | one-time |


### iReadNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655)

This app offers a highly customizable reading experience for various text and comic formats. It supports over 40 file types, allows for deep personalization of the reading interface, and includes features like smart notes, audiobook streaming, and multi-device sync. Family controls and robust backup options are also provided.

**Highlights:** Supports 40+ file types, Customizable reading interface, Smart notes and highlights, Audiobook playback and sync, Cloud drive and WebDAV import, Multi-device iCloud sync, Family controls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $3.99 | per year |
| Buy me a drink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buyout permanent members | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable interface and reading settings
- ⚡ Smooth and fast performance
- 📚 Excellent local file reading capabilities
- 🎙️ Advanced text-to-speech with custom voice sources
- 💾 Small app size with rich features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📡 Forced internet requirement for local reader
- 🔊 Intrusive and frequent reward video popups
- ❌ Misleading ad close buttons that don't work
- ⚙️ Settings not persisting between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Reading jumps backward to previous pages unexpectedly
- Search button and text overlap after deleting books
- TTS configuration not saved between sessions
- App crashes when exporting voice configuration
- Voice highlighting out of sync with audio playback

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync for books and reading progress across devices
- Reset sync status option for switching Apple IDs
- Password protection after app backgrounding
- Improved PDF functionality with draggable progress bar and page jumping
- Chapter-based audio stop trigger instead of time-based


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 快阅 free?

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

### Is iReadNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 快阅 or iReadNote?

iReadNote is rated higher. 快阅 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while iReadNote averages 4.8 from 131 ratings.

### Do 快阅 or iReadNote have ads?

iReadNote shows ads; 快阅 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 快阅 or iReadNote?

快阅 ships an update every 2 weeks, and iReadNote monthly. Most recently, 快阅 was updated on September 24, 2026 and iReadNote on September 25, 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.*