Comparison

Shakespr vs slowDigest

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

Head to head
About

Shakespr

Features
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Shakespr — Handwritten notes, reimagined Shakespr transforms handwritten notes into a powerful digital knowledge system — without changing how you write. Write naturally on paper, reMarkable, Supernote,, ... or with a smart pen. Shakespr takes care of the rest. Shakespr helps you: Make handwritten notes searchable Highlight key ideas and summaries Connect related notes across time Turn sketches and diagrams into structured visuals Your notes don’t stay frozen — they grow with you. Designed for people who think by writing Shakespr is built for: Students and researchers Designers and engineers Founders, creators, and knowledge workers No rigid templates. No forced workflows. Just handwriting — enhanced. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

slowDigest

This app converts web articles into clean, typeset PDFs for e-readers. It removes ads and clutter, delivering content directly to devices like Kindle and Kobo. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience optimized for e-ink screens.

Highlights
  • Article to PDF conversion
  • E-reader optimization
  • Ad and clutter removal
  • Supports Kindle, Kobo, reMarkable, Supernote, Boox
  • Customizable typography
  • Automatic digest delivery (Pro)
Features
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Slow Digest turns the articles you save into a clean, typeset PDF and sends it to your e-reader. You bought a device made for reading, and there's no simple way to get the web's long articles onto it. Slow Digest is that bridge. Save an article, and it arrives on your reader as a quiet, well-set page with no ads and no cookie banners. It works with Kindle, Kobo, reMarkable, Supernote, and Boox. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save an article from Safari or your reading app with the share sheet. 2. Slow Digest reads it, clears the clutter, and typesets it. 3. Your digest lands on your e-reader, ready to read. SUBSCRIBER ARTICLES Share an article from Safari while signed in to the publication, and Slow Digest keeps the full text you can read there. Nothing is unlocked that your own subscription doesn't already show you. BUILT FOR E-INK Justified text with real hyphenation, wide margins, and a cover that lists your reading time. Choose a serif or sans face and the size that suits your screen. Pick your device profile so the page fits, from Kindle and Kobo to reMarkable, Supernote, and Boox. READING, NOT SCROLLING A backlog of saved links tends to sit unread. A digest on the device you already read on gets opened. Slow Digest exists to move your attention off the phone and onto the page. FREE AND PRO The free tier gives you three digests a month, delivered to your reader. Pro removes the limit and adds automatic digests on the days and time you choose, sent to your device on its own. Slow Digest is made by one developer who wanted his own saved articles to get read. Questions and requests are welcome at hello@slowdigest.app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://slowdigest.app/privacy

Screenshots

Shakespr4 screens
slowDigest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakespr at daily against slowDigest's every 2 weeks. Shakespr also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shakespr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month and slowDigest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shakespr ships an update daily, slowDigest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shakespr versus slowDigest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakesprslowDigest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin SalaLucas Guillemot

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shakespr

Subscriptions1
  • EN$11.991 Month
3 purchases

slowDigest

Subscriptions2
  • Pro — Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro — Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro — Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Shakespr free?
Shakespr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is slowDigest free?
slowDigest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shakespr or slowDigest have ads?
Neither Shakespr nor slowDigest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespr or slowDigest?
Shakespr ships an update daily, and slowDigest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shakespr was updated on October 1, 2026 and slowDigest on October 9, 2026.

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