Comparison

IA Voice Notes vs Readerr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IA Voice Notes

Features
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Capture every word, hands-free. IA Voice Notes transcribes your meetings and conversations in real time using Apple's on-device speech engine โ€” no cloud, no data leaving your device. Recording, transcription, the calendar, and AI features are all free to use โ€” AI works right out of the box, no key or account required. **A calendar that starts recording for you** See your events laid out by day and time, with a live now-line โ€” or as a simple list. Set one up and IA Voice Notes starts recording on its own when the time comes, using the mode you picked for it. Arm a recurring meeting once and it's covered every week. Works with Siri Shortcuts for full automation. **Turn any mention into an event** Scan a flyer, pick a photo, paste an invitation, or just mention a meeting while recording โ€” the AI reads out the date, time, location, and who's coming, and drops it into a review tray for you to approve, linked back to the exact moment it came from. Your iOS Calendar can sit alongside it too, read-only, so you can arm any real meeting for recording in a tap. **AI that works while you record โ€” no setup required** Choose a recording mode โ€” Meeting, Interview, Lecture, Sales Call, and more โ€” and let the built-in AI detect action items, flag key terms, and surface what matters as you speak. A summary is ready the moment you stop. Ask follow-up questions about any note with the built-in Q&A. Every install starts with a free trial, no API key required โ€” subscribe to AI Plan for more, or add your own key for unlimited use. **10 built-in recording modes** General, Meeting, 1:1, Sales Call, Interview, Customer Research, Lecture, Brainstorm, Podcast, Journal โ€” each pre-configured with the right AI features for that context. Build your own custom modes too. **Real-time transcription** Watch your words appear as you speak. Transcripts are saved with timestamps so you can jump to any moment in the recording. **Attach as you go** Snap a photo of a whiteboard, scan a document, or jot a quick text note โ€” all attached directly to your recording at the exact moment they were captured. **Timeline view** See your transcript, photos, scans, and AI results laid out in order, with natural spacing that reflects the rhythm of your conversation. **Export anywhere** Share your notes as Markdown or self-contained HTML, bundled with the audio file. Open in Obsidian, Notion, or any editor that handles Markdown. **Privacy first** All transcription happens on your device using Apple's Speech framework. AI analysis works immediately with no setup โ€” every install includes free AI calls to try. After those run out you can subscribe to AI Plan for a monthly allowance (upgradable to AI Plan Plus if you need more), or add your own Anthropic Claude / OpenAI API key and send requests straight to the provider you choose at your own cost. Your recordings never leave your phone unless you share them or use an AI feature. *Requires iOS 17. Transcription quality depends on Apple's on-device speech recognition for your language.* AI Plan and AI Plan Plus are auto-renewing monthly subscriptions billed through your Apple ID; manage or cancel anytime in Settings โ†’ [your name] โ†’ Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ โ€” Privacy Policy: https://ianotes.net/privacy.html

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Readerr

Features
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Read faster. Understand more. Finish what you start. Readerr uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show your text one word at a time, eliminating the eye movement that slows down traditional reading. Combined with ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting โ€” which marks the exact letter your eye naturally focuses on โ€” Readerr helps you read 2-3x faster without losing comprehension. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your content โ€” PDF, EPUB, a web link, or paste any text 2. Tap to start โ€” words flow one at a time at your chosen speed 3. Adjust as you go โ€” speed up or slow down anytime 4. Pick up where you left off โ€” your progress is saved automatically, chapter by chapter KEY FEATURES - RSVP reading with ORP focal-point highlighting - Adjustable speed from 100 to 800 WPM - Automatic sentence pausing for better comprehension - Long-press boost for a quick speed burst - Smart chapter detection for books and PDFs, with per-chapter progress and time estimates - Explorer view โ€” see the surrounding paragraph for context without losing your place - Three themes (Light, Dark, Warm) and a choice of fonts - Customizable haptic feedback - Your screen stays on while you read IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE - PDF documents - EPUB ebooks, organized automatically by chapter - Web articles โ€” just paste a link - Any text you copy and paste YOUR LIBRARY, ON YOUR DEVICE All your documents, reading progress, and settings are stored locally on your device. Pick up any book exactly where you left off. FREE & UNLIMITED Readerr is free to use with up to 5 documents in your library. Upgrade to Unlimited ($2.99/month) for unlimited documents, every font and theme, and an ad-free experience. Start reading faster today. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IA Voice Notes4 screens
Readerr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IA Voice Notes at none against Readerr's shown. Readerr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. IA Voice Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Readerr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IA Voice Notes ships an update monthly, Readerr every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
IA Voice Notes versus Readerr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIA Voice NotesReaderr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiangyou ChenKirils Jegorovs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IA Voice Notes

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$0.99
1 purchases

Readerr

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited$2.991 Month

Questions

Is IA Voice Notes free?
IA Voice Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readerr free?
Readerr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IA Voice Notes or Readerr have ads?
Readerr shows ads; IA Voice Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, IA Voice Notes or Readerr?
IA Voice Notes ships an update monthly, and Readerr every 2 days. Most recently, IA Voice Notes was updated on September 29, 2026 and Readerr on October 7, 2026.

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