Comparison

ReadNotes vs Bibliostats

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

Bibliostats

Log your reading progress, organize your library, and analyze your reading habits over time. Import existing libraries and discover meaningful statistics about your reading journey. Focus solely on tracking your books without distractions.

Highlights
  • Track reading progress by page or percentage
  • Organize and filter entire library
  • View yearly and weekly reading statistics
  • Import library from Goodreads or Storygraph
  • Search and add books easily
  • Rate and review finished books
  • No social feeds or distractions
Features
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Track your reading journey with Bibliostats. Log the books you're reading, see how many pages you've read this week, and watch your yearly stats grow over time. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Update your current page or percentage as you read. See your progress at a glance from the home screen. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED Browse and filter your entire library by year, status, or author. Search by title or author to find any book instantly. MEANINGFUL STATS See books finished and pages read per year with monthly breakdowns. Track weekly trends for pages read, reading pace, books finished, and average rating. IMPORT YOUR LIBRARY Already tracking on Goodreads or Storygraph? Import your finished books from a CSV export and pick up right where you left off. FIND BOOKS EASILY Search by title or author to add books to your library. Covers and page counts are filled in automatically. JUST BOOKS No social feeds, no accounts, no distractions. Bibliostats is a focused tool for tracking what you read and seeing how your reading habits evolve. FREE FEATURES - Add unlimited books via search or manual entry - Track reading progress by page or percentage - Rate and review finished books - Weekly reading stats and trends - Yearly stats with monthly breakdowns - Import from Goodreads or Storygraph - Browse, filter, and search your library BIBLIOSTATS PRO Unlock even more with a Pro subscription: - Reading Trends — Compare your reading across months and years - Reading Pace — See your pages per day and estimated completion dates - Re-read Tracking — Start new sessions for books you want to read again - iCloud Sync — Keep your library in sync across all your devices Pro is available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription (best value), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions include a 7-day free trial. Privacy Policy: https://bibliostats.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://bibliostats.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

ReadNotes4 screens
Bibliostats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bibliostats at weekly against ReadNotes's monthly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Bibliostats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadNotes against 5.0 for Bibliostats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadNotes ships an update monthly, Bibliostats weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReadNotes versus Bibliostats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadNotesBibliostats
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKSHAT ROHELLACasey Kirst

Customer experience

ReadNotes

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bibliostats

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadNotes

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

Bibliostats

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is ReadNotes free?
ReadNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bibliostats free?
Bibliostats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadNotes or Bibliostats?
ReadNotes and Bibliostats are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do ReadNotes or Bibliostats have ads?
Neither ReadNotes nor Bibliostats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadNotes or Bibliostats?
ReadNotes ships an update monthly, and Bibliostats weekly. Most recently, ReadNotes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bibliostats on September 27, 2026.

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