Comparison

ReadNotes vs Fabl

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note cleaning
  • Key takeaway generation
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Personal knowledge library
  • Reading statistics and streaks
  • Goodreads library import
Features
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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

About

Fabl

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ReadNotes4 screens
Fabl4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadNotes ships an update monthly, Fabl every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ReadNotes versus Fabl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadNotesFabl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB135 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAKSHAT ROHELLAAleksa Spasic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ReadNotes+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ReadNotes+ Annual$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Fabl

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium+$9.991 Month

Questions

Is ReadNotes free?
ReadNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fabl free?
Fabl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadNotes or Fabl have ads?
Neither ReadNotes nor Fabl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadNotes or Fabl?
ReadNotes ships an update monthly, and Fabl every 6 days. Most recently, ReadNotes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Fabl on October 5, 2026.

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