Comparison

ReadNotes vs AeroBooks

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 allowing you to take notes while reading, with AI assistance for cleaning and summarizing. It builds a personal knowledge library from your finished books and tracks your reading progress.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note cleaning and summarization
  • Voice note recording while reading
  • Personal knowledge library creation
  • Reading progress tracking (Reading, Finished, Want to Read)
  • Spaced repetition flashcards for review
  • Reading statistics and streaks
  • Goodreads library import
  • Note export to PDF
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

AeroBooks

Features
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Track your reading. Build the habit. Stay consistent. AeroBooks turns reading into a real habit. Log your books, keep your streak alive and find your next favorite – on iPhone, iPad and Mac. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log books, track pages and see how much you actually read. Scan a barcode and the book is found instantly. READ YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB, PDF, text or Markdown files and read them right in AeroBooks. The reader remembers your page and logs your progress for you. READING TIME Start a session with a timer and see how long you really read. Rain, ocean, wind or a crackling fire keep you company. The timer stays on your Lock Screen, and Siri can start it. STREAKS & GOALS Daily streaks, weekly goals and a streak freeze for off days. From 8 PM, a countdown on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island shows how much time is left to save your streak. YOUR SHELF, YOUR STYLE Photograph real book spines and decorate your shelf with plants, candles, a reading lamp or a cat. [COMMUNITY] Create private leagues with friends, climb the weekly global league, join community challenges and applaud what your friends finish. RECAP Every month and your whole year: pages, books, hours, favorite genres and your longest streak. Share it all as a card. SERIES TRACKER Keep every series in view. Never lose track of a book again. DISCOVER & RATE Find new books with Apple Intelligence search that fixes your typos on device. Rate them in six categories. YOUR READING PROFILE Build your own avatar, level up, earn XP and badges. Share your profile as a card with a QR code. ON EVERY DEVICE Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac, synced in real time. Log pages straight from the Mac menu bar. Widgets, Live Activities and Siri shortcuts included. BRING YOUR LIBRARY Export from Goodreads or StoryGraph and import your books via CSV. AeroBooks makes reading a habit – and a joy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadNotes4 screens
AeroBooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AeroBooks at every 8 days against ReadNotes's every 2 months. 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 AeroBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadNotes ships an update every 2 months, AeroBooks every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ReadNotes versus AeroBooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadNotesAeroBooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKSHAT ROHELLAEnzo Kaiser

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadNotes

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

AeroBooks

Subscriptions2
  • AeroBooks Pro$1.991 Month
  • AeroBooks Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is ReadNotes free?
ReadNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AeroBooks free?
AeroBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadNotes or AeroBooks have ads?
Neither ReadNotes nor AeroBooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadNotes or AeroBooks?
ReadNotes ships an update every 2 months, and AeroBooks every 8 days. Most recently, ReadNotes was updated on November 9, 2026 and AeroBooks on October 31, 2026.

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