StreamBook vs QuickNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StreamBook
This interactive reading app for children aged 4-10 transforms storytime into an adventure. Kids can swipe through a feed of stories, listen to narration with highlighted text, and make choices that affect the plot and ending, fostering reading confidence and engagement.
- Interactive branching story engine
- Read-along narration with word highlighting
- Choice-driven plot and endings
- Personalized age and reading level settings
- Multiple user profiles
- Curated library of classic and original tales
- Ad-free and COPPA compliant
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STREAMBOOK TURNS READING INTO AN ADVENTURE StreamBook is an interactive reading feed for kids 4-10. Swipe, listen, and choose what happens next. Highlighted text plus narration turns passive screen time into real reading confidence. WHY KIDS LOVE IT • They control the story: choices change the ending and create instant replay value. • Replay your favorite stories: Explore different choices and unlock all the endings. • Swipe friendly feed: quick to start, easy to keep exploring new story cards. • Read along narration: professional voices with word highlighting guide emerging readers. • Vivid illustrations: full screen art and subtle motion keep attention on the story world. • Just right length: adjustable story length and adaptive pacing fit any attention span. • Collect all endings: branching paths encourage rereads that reinforce vocabulary and fluency. WHY PARENTS TRUST IT • Instill values: Seamlessly customize stories to introduce topics and lessons that matter to your family: from kindness and perseverance to sharing. Turn any tale into a personalized teachable moment. • Literacy support: audio plus highlight pairing builds decoding, recognition, fluency, comprehension. • Personalization: set age, reading level, narration style, and ideal story length in one tap. • Multiple profiles: You can create one profile for each of your kids, ensuring a personalized experience for everyone. • Positive habit forming: agency and fast onramp keep kids returning voluntarily. • 100% private and safe: no ads, no external links, zero data collection. • COPPA compliant from day one. • Curated library: classic tales and fresh originals vetted for quality and age fit. • Productive screen time: active decision making beats passive video watching. CORE FEATURES • Branching interactive story engine • Read aloud with synchronized word highlighting • Swipe interface adapted for kids • Adjustable age and reading level settings • Multiple narrator voices (male and female) • Growing library updated regularly • Offline reading (coming soon) • Multilingual support (coming soon) • Optional comprehension quizzes (planned) HOW IT WORKS • Pick a story card in the feed. • Listen and follow the highlighted text. • Make choices at key points to shape the plot. • Unlock a unique ending, then replay your story to explore alternate paths. • Reread to build fluency and confidence. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING Start with a 7 day full access free trial. Continue with unlimited interactive stories for $9.99 per month. Auto renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK • Have ideas or need help: teambluexagon@gmail.com. We love hearing from families. • Privacy Policy: https://www.makereadingfun.org/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Ready to turn screen time into joyful reading time? Download StreamBook and start your child’s next adventure now.
QuickNotes
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QuickNotes – Books is a private, local-first reading journal designed to make logging what you read fast, simple, and distraction-free. Log books in seconds, track your reading progress, and build a personal reading history that stays entirely on your device. No accounts, no feeds, and no ads. Core Features Log books manually or search public library data for quick autofill Track reading status: Want to Read, Reading, or Finished Record start dates, multiple read sessions, ratings, tags, and notes View your library grouped and filtered by status, author, format, or rating Offline-first design with full data ownership Statistics & Insights Built-in reading stats help you understand your habits over time Pro unlocks advanced statistics, including deeper trends and breakdowns All analytics are generated locally, nothing is sent off your device Privacy by Design No ads No tracking No accounts All data stored locally with optional export and backup QuickNotes – Books is built for readers who want a calm, focused place to track their reading without distractions or data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StreamBook at every 3 days against QuickNotes's every 5 weeks. QuickNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StreamBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and QuickNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StreamBook ships an update every 3 days, QuickNotes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StreamBook | QuickNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Hexagon LLC | Ryan Bair |
In-app purchases
StreamBook
- Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
QuickNotes
- QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99
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