# ReadTrace vs IdeaMark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadTrace at none against IdeaMark's 2. IdeaMark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IdeaMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReadTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadTrace | IdeaMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [龙 沙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858767973) | [Palakodeti Nandini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860834553) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtrace/id6756209156)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IdeaMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideamark-instant-idea-notes/id6756990843)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadTrace free?

ReadTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IdeaMark free?

IdeaMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ReadTrace or IdeaMark have ads?

Neither ReadTrace nor IdeaMark shows ads.

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