Comparison

ReadNotes vs StoryHaven

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

StoryHaven

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books you own, have read, and want to read. View reading statistics and create custom collections for your wishlisted titles. Your library is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track owned, read, and wishlisted books
  • Organize into custom collections
  • Log reading progress and finish dates
  • View reading statistics by time period
  • Search millions of titles via Google Books
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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StoryHaven — Your Personal Book Tracker Keep your reading life organized with Book Vault, the simple and beautiful app for tracking every book you own, have read, and want to read. Your Library, Your Way Add books to your personal library by searching millions of titles from Google Books. Organize your collection across three categories — Library, Unread, and Wishlist — so you always know what's on your shelf and what's next on your list. Track Your Reading Journey Mark books as read, log your finish date, and watch your reading stats grow over time. See how many books you've read this month, this year, or all time — and stay motivated to keep turning pages. Wishlist Collections Plan your next great read with Wishlist Collections. Group the books you're eyeing into custom collections like "Non-fiction", "Beach Reads", or "Book Club" so you never lose track of what you want next. Reading Stats at a Glance Get a snapshot of your reading habits with the Stats tab. Filter by time period and see your total books, pages read, average pages per book, and favorite genres. Clean, Distraction-Free Design Book Vault is built to be fast and focused. No social feeds, no ads — just your books. Privacy: All your data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is shared or uploaded. --- Developed by: Brodie Newman Logo Created by: Reagan Newman Designed by: Reagan Newman

Screenshots

ReadNotes4 screens
StoryHaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryHaven at none against ReadNotes's 2. StoryHaven also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). ReadNotes's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. StoryHaven asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 StoryHaven. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadNotes ships an update monthly, StoryHaven every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
ReadNotes versus StoryHaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadNotesStoryHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKSHAT ROHELLABRODIE JAMES NEWMAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadNotes

Subscriptions2
  • ReadNotes+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ReadNotes+ Annual$19.991 Year
None

StoryHaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadNotes free?
ReadNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryHaven free?
StoryHaven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ReadNotes or StoryHaven?
ReadNotes and StoryHaven are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ReadNotes or StoryHaven have ads?
Neither ReadNotes nor StoryHaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadNotes or StoryHaven?
ReadNotes ships an update monthly, and StoryHaven every 8 days. Most recently, ReadNotes was updated on October 5, 2026 and StoryHaven on October 13, 2026.

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