EarMemo vs Tingwen Reader

EarMemo is an offline audio player for iPhone and iPad, made for the DRM-free MP3 and M4B audiobooks, lectures, and downloaded podcasts you already own. It remembers where you stopped and lets you save notes at exact timestamps. Jump between embedded audiobook chapters. Tap a bookmark or note in EarMemo to revisit that moment. With EarMemo Pro, export your timestamped notes as Markdown files and manually add them to Obsidian or another Markdown editor. No account, ads, or subscription. EarMemo stores your audio and notes on your device and does not upload them. —— Built for long-form audio · Continue Listening keeps every book and episode right where you left off · Audiobooks with chapters (M4B and more) show their table of contents; skip by chapter, and see progress and time left for the chapter or the whole book · Bookmarks and notes are anchored to exact timestamps · Import an entire folder while preserving its subfolder structure · Drag files in from any desktop browser over local Wi-Fi — no cable, no iTunes · Bring in local audio files: MP3, M4A, M4B, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and CAF · Import MP4, MOV, or M4V recordings and listen to their audio tracks · Works with DRM-free files; copy-protected purchases can't be imported · A calm, reading-inspired interface designed for long listening sessions Remember what you hear · Drop timestamp markers while listening · Keep your phone in your pocket: in Settings → Headphone Controls, set Next or Previous (AirPods Pro: press twice or three times) to Bookmark Here, and a press on your headphones marks the moment with a short chime · Add notes to the moments that matter · Tap any note to return to the original audio · After revisiting a note, pick up right where you left off · Export timestamped notes as Markdown files for Obsidian or another Markdown editor (Pro). Merged files group notes by episode, and by chapter for books with chapters, with whole-book times next to chapter times. · Keep your notes even after removing the original audio Made for iOS · Sleep timer that can stop at the end of a chapter, shown as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and, on supported iPhones, in the Dynamic Island · Siri and Shortcuts for play, pause, skip, and bookmarking · Lock Screen, AirPlay, and Bluetooth controls · VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Dark Mode Free to start. One-time unlock. Importing, resume playback, sleep timer, speed control, search, and note-image sharing are available for free. The free version lets you listen to 1 album and try up to 10 audio tracks in total. Timestamp markers are unlimited, and 5 of them can include written notes. A single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited albums, unlimited written notes, and Markdown export. No subscription. Your audio is yours · Fully offline playback · No account required · No feed, no algorithm · Your audio and notes aren't uploaded · No tracking · Free download, one-time unlock, no subscription

[Multi-Format Import·Free Upload] Supports TXT, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 and more. One-tap upload turns your personal collection into audiobooks—listen anytime, anywhere! [Subscribe·Unlock All Benefits] Get instant access to all high-quality emotional voices and richer reading styles. Flexible monthly plan (¥9.9/mo), cost-effective quarterly (¥27/quarter), or best-value yearly (¥99/yr)—less than ¥0.30 per day for year-round warm companionship! Tingwen Reader is a local reading tool designed for long-form text reading and listening. Import your own e-books, flip pages while reading, or let the app read aloud continuously. Key Features: Local Import: Supports common e-book and text formats, with content saved locally by default. Synced Progress: Listening updates your reading progress automatically; start listening right from where you left off in reading. Local AI Reading: Choose between Balanced and High-Quality modes, or switch to a power-saving basic model. Custom Voices: Record or import voice samples to create your own local timbre. Background & Lock-Screen Playback: Perfect for commutes, bedtime, and extended reading sessions. Daily Free Usage: Non-subscribers get 30 minutes of advanced model use per day, after which the basic model remains available. Share a book to earn 30 bonus minutes; subscribers enjoy unlimited advanced model time. Tingwen Reader prioritizes local processing and content privacy. Your book texts, reading progress, and custom voice samples stay on your device—no ad tracking, no cloud sync. First-time use requires a one-time online device authorization, but no book content or voice recordings are uploaded. 【Auto-Renewal Subscription Details】 Plans: Monthly (1 mo), Quarterly (3 mo), Yearly (12 mo) auto-renewing subscriptions. Pricing: ¥9.9/mo, ¥27/quarter, ¥99/yr. Auto-Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before each renewal date. To cancel, manually turn off auto-renewal in iPhone/iPad "Settings" > "Apple ID" > "Subscriptions" at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tingwen.kevincai.space/privacy