ReadNotes vs Fabl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Fabl
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Fabl — Stories, Reimagined What if books could respond to you? Fabl is a modern reading experience that blends timeless literature with intelligent technology. Rediscover public domain classics through immersive design, AI-generated illustrations, and instant book insights — all inside a beautifully crafted reader. Reading has evolved. Your books should too. Visualize Any Scene Imagine what you’re reading. Generate stunning AI illustrations of characters, places, or moments directly from the page. Turn words into imagery and experience stories in a completely new way. You’re no longer just reading the scene. You’re seeing it. Ask Anything About the Book Confused by a passage? Want deeper meaning? Curious about symbolism? Ask questions instantly while you read. Get clear explanations, context, and insights without leaving the book. It’s like having a literary companion beside you. Fully Customizable Reading Make the experience yours. • Fonts & spacing • Light & dark themes • Comfortable layout controls • Focused, distraction-free design Built for long reading sessions — beautifully minimal, deeply personal. A Growing Library of Classics Explore carefully curated public domain works from world literature. Rediscover timeless authors in a fresh, modern interface — designed for today’s reader. Why Fabl? Because reading should feel magical again. Fabl blends tradition and innovation — preserving classic literature while enhancing it with modern intelligence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Whether you're studying, exploring, or simply escaping into a story, Fabl transforms how you experience books.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fabl at every 6 days against ReadNotes's monthly. 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. ReadNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fabl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReadNotes ships an update monthly, Fabl every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | ReadNotes | Fabl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AKSHAT ROHELLA | Aleksa Spasic |
In-app purchases
ReadNotes
- ReadNotes+ Monthly$4.991 Month
- ReadNotes+ Annual$19.991 Year
Fabl
- Premium$4.991 Month
- Premium+$9.991 Month







