# Shadow Reading vs Loop Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Reading at none against Loop Note's 2. Shadow Reading also leads on ads (none vs shown). Loop Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shadow Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow Reading | Loop Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Size | 22 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SeungYeul Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878611138) | [minsik kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793554356) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-reading/id6759442064)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-note-listening-practice/id6764770125)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Note Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Loop Note Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow Reading free?

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

### Is Loop Note free?

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

### Do Shadow Reading or Loop Note have ads?

Loop Note shows ads; Shadow Reading does not.

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