Plotline vs ReadNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plotline
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Ever wonder what your friends are reading? Wonder no more. Formally Shelfie, Plotline is the social reading app that helps you track your books, share reviews, and discover new reads with your friends. Whether you're a casual reader or a lifelong bookworm, Plotline makes it easy to stay connected through the books you love. Use Plotline as your personal book tracker and reading log. Add books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read later. Organize your reading life with custom shelves, progress tracking, and yearly reading goals. Easily import your reading history from other platforms to get started fast. Looking for your next great book? Plotline helps you discover books through personalized recommendations and a constantly updated feed of what your friends are reading. Explore trending titles, dive into new genres, and keep your "readlist" fresh. Share your reviews with others or just keep private notes. Whether you're writing a thoughtful review or a quick reaction, Plotline lets you record how a book made you feel. Join a growing community of readers who want more from their reading apps—more connection, more discovery, and more joy. With a clean design, a massive catalogue of books to explore, and powerful tools to manage your reading, we aim to make Plotline your home for everything books.
ReadNotes
This app helps you remember what you read by taking notes while you read, cleaning them with AI, and generating key takeaways. It tracks your reading progress, builds a personal knowledge library, and offers spaced repetition flashcards.
- AI-powered note cleaning
- Key takeaway generation
- Reading progress tracking
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Personal knowledge library
- Reading statistics and streaks
- Goodreads library import
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ReadNotes is the reading tracker and AI note-taking app for people who want to remember what they read, not just finish books. Take notes while you read, clean them up instantly with AI, and generate a single key takeaway from each idea. Over time, ReadNotes builds your personal knowledge library from every book you finish. What you can do: • Write or record voice notes while reading • AI cleans up messy notes into clear, concise text • Generate one key takeaway per note — no rewriting needed • Track books across Reading, Finished, and Want to Read • Review what you learned with spaced repetition flashcards • See your reading stats, streaks, and knowledge by genre • Share insights with friends and see what they're reading • Import your Goodreads library in seconds • Export your notes as PDF Free users get limited AI usage per week. Upgrade to ReadNotes+ for Unlimited AI takeaways and PDF export. Got ideas or questions? Reach out to us at readnotesapp@gmail.com. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://readnotes.vercel.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plotline at none against ReadNotes's 2. Plotline also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. ReadNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plotline asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plotline ships an update every 2 weeks, ReadNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plotline | ReadNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Apushkinsky | AKSHAT ROHELLA |
In-app purchases
Plotline
No in-app purchases
ReadNotes
- ReadNotes+ Monthly$4.991 Month
- ReadNotes+ Annual$19.991 Year
