# ReadNotes vs dogear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dogear at none against ReadNotes's 2. dogear also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). ReadNotes's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadNotes against 5.0 for dogear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadNotes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ReadNotes ships an update monthly, dogear every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadNotes | dogear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnotes-book-tracker/id6757447671/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogear-social-book-tracker/id6759019835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AKSHAT ROHELLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867029338) | [Hanyang Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785748845) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnotes-book-tracker/id6757447671)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadNotes+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadNotes+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### dogear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogear-social-book-tracker/id6759019835)

This app offers a beautiful and focused space to manage your reading life. Track books, rate them through comparisons, and discover what friends are reading and enjoying. Save notes and quotes to remember your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Track read, reading, and want-to-read books, Comparative rating system (0-10 scale), Follow friends and see their reading activity, Save notes and quotes from books, Discover new reads from friends and authors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadNotes free?

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

### Is dogear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadNotes or dogear?

ReadNotes and dogear are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ReadNotes or dogear have ads?

Neither ReadNotes nor dogear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadNotes or dogear?

ReadNotes ships an update monthly, and dogear every 2 days. Most recently, ReadNotes was updated on October 5, 2026 and dogear on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*