# SwiftRead vs Loft Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Loft Notes at 5.0 against SwiftRead's 4.1. Loft Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). SwiftRead's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Loft Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loft Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwiftRead has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of SwiftRead's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loft Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftRead | Loft Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loft-notes/id6753783313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SwiftRead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714250314) | [Turtlez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844743840) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with focus modes and natural text-to-speech narration. Import content from various sources and customize your reading experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs, EPUBs, web articles, Visual focus modes (RSVP, pacing), Human-like TTS narration (90+ languages), Sync across devices, Customizable fonts, themes, speed, Works with Kindle Cloud Reader & Libby

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Loft Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loft-notes/id6753783313)

This note-taking application allows users to quickly capture ideas on their iPhone and iPad. It offers fast synchronization to keep your thoughts organized and accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Fast idea capture, Effortless syncing, iPhone and iPad support, Cross-device accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftRead free?

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

### Is Loft Notes free?

Loft Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SwiftRead or Loft Notes?

Loft Notes is rated higher. SwiftRead averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Loft Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SwiftRead or Loft Notes have ads?

Neither SwiftRead nor Loft Notes shows ads.

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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.*