Photonoter vs Readshift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Photonoter
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Photonoter helps you capture quick notes exactly when you need them: with a photo, an image from your library, an audio recording, or a scanned barcode. Create entries in just a few taps, add notes, assign a category, set a date, and optionally schedule a reminder. Your entries are organized by date, easy to edit later, and can include useful details such as documents, receipts, warranties, recipes, or anything else you want to remember. Features: - Take a photo or choose one from your photo library - Record and play back audio notes - Scan common barcodes and QR codes - Add text notes, categories, dates, and reminders - View entries grouped by day - Edit saved entries whenever needed - Zoom into saved images - Store data in iCloud when available, with local storage as fallback - Manually sync your entries Photonoter is made for everyday moments: receipts, product codes, documents, ideas, appointments, shopping reminders, warranty notes, and all the small things you do not want to lose.
Readshift
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Readshift helps serious readers finish each focused session with something worth remembering. Choose a book and duration, read without distraction, then capture one idea that changed how you see it. Revisit your shifts and reading outcomes anytime. Everything stays on your device: no account, analytics, cloud sync, or AI. Privacy Policy: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/privacy Terms of Service: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/terms Support: readshift@okmybot.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readshift at 18.0 against Photonoter's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Photonoter ships an update every 6 weeks, Readshift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photonoter | Readshift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schwarz | Shenzhen Zhongshan Psychological Consultation Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Photonoter
No in-app purchases
Readshift
No in-app purchases









