Comparison

Pitch Pal vs Quail Reader

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

Head to head
About

Pitch Pal

This application helps kids develop perfect pitch using a scientifically-backed method, making learning engaging and fun, while also tracking their progress. By using this app, parents can give their children a unique musical talent that can be developed from a young age.

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Perfect pitch — an amazing talent, impossible to learn as an adult — is easily taught to kids using our scientifically-backed method. Our aim is for the process to be entirely hands-off. We make learning engaging for your child, and let you know how much progress they've made. Requires purchase. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quail Reader

Enhance learning retention with a memory-optimized reader. Import articles, EPUBs, and text into a distraction-free environment. Utilize spaced repetition and incremental reading to transform information into lasting knowledge.

Highlights
  • Memory-optimized reading
  • Spaced repetition
  • Distraction-free environment
  • Incremental reading
  • Content import (articles, EPUBs, text)
  • Knowledge modules
  • Useful annotations
Features
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Achieve complete understanding of what you learn with Quail, the world’s first memory-optimized reader! This was built for Ultralearners helping you retain what’s important so you can make the most out of what you learn. Did you know, you can forget up to 90% of what you learned in a week? Often without realizing it. It’s time to fight back. With our combination of a distraction free reading environment, easy importing of materials, spaced repetition, and incremental reading, you will focus better and accomplish more, just like our fellow Quail members. --- REMEMBER MORE with SPACED REPETITION: We ensure that everything you find important will come back to you just when you need it, based on YOUR memory. How cool is that? DISTRACTION FREE READING: Import your web articles, EPUBs, and important text for a distraction free reading experience. We clean out all the junk and ads and keep what’s important so you can learn in peace. INCREMENTAL READING: Accelerate transforming massive texts into digestible knowledge that lasts for life. Incremental reading enhances not only the speed of reading but improves your ability to make connections and retain what you learn! MODULES: Tired of endless saved materials and don’t know where to start? Us too! Organize your knowledge into modules so you can keep knowledge organized and always know what to learn next. USEFUL ANNOTATIONS: Annotations are key to getting the most out of what you learn. But other apps tend to make them useless. Quail’s annotations work for you, keep you engaged, and come back to you or your money back. FLEXIBLE FOR YOU: The way you learn is unique, that’s ok. We built Quail with that in mind. We built it so you can bring all your materials to one place and the app will be built around your own learning experience. --- Support: Email us anytime at hello@readquail.com. We are always happy to hear from you. Privacy Policy: https://www.readquail.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.readquail.com/terms

Screenshots

Pitch Pal4 screens
Quail Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pitch Pal at 13.0 against Quail Reader's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pitch Pal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Quail Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pitch Pal ships an update every 4 days, Quail Reader weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pitch Pal versus Quail Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitch PalQuail Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid BiggsAndrew Yong

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitch Pal

Subscriptions1
  • Pitch Pal — Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month
3 purchases

Quail Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Quail Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Quail Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Quail Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Pitch Pal free?
Pitch Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quail Reader free?
Quail Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pitch Pal or Quail Reader have ads?
Neither Pitch Pal nor Quail Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pitch Pal or Quail Reader?
Pitch Pal ships an update every 4 days, and Quail Reader weekly. Most recently, Pitch Pal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quail Reader on October 24, 2026.

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