Comparison

STEMReader vs Syrinx

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

Head to head
About

STEMReader

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STEMReader makes it easier to read, navigate, and study technical textbooks and PDFs. Instead of constantly scrolling through hundreds of pages to find an equation, figure, chapter, or exercise, STEMReader analyzes your document and builds tools around its structure. With STEMReader, you can: • Jump to equation and figure references Tap recognized references while reading to quickly view the referenced equation or figure without losing your place. • Navigate textbook contents Browse the structure of your textbook and move quickly between sections. • Find and work through problems View detected exercises and problems without searching through the entire document. • Work with exercises using Problem Solver Open detected textbook problems in a focused workspace designed to make working through exercises easier. • Take PDF notes Keep your notes connected to the documents you are reading. • Use scanned textbooks and PDFs STEMReader is designed to work with technical documents, including textbooks that were originally scanned rather than created as digital PDFs. Whether you are studying mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical subject, STEMReader helps turn a static textbook into a more useful workspace for learning. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Syrinx

This app teaches you to identify bird songs and calls through interactive daily lessons and quizzes. It offers a comprehensive guide with over 250 species and focuses on ear training to build your birding skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive ear training quizzes
  • Extensive bird species library
  • Daily learning goals and rewards
  • Live ranked duels and leaderboards
  • Bird guide with photos and tips
  • Supports six world regions
Features
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Most bird apps listen for you. Syrinx trains you to recognize the bird yourself. Learn real bird songs and calls through short daily lessons built for memory. Listen, choose, compare, and review until each voice feels familiar outdoors. WHY SYRINX • More than 300 species and over 750 real, licensed recordings • Six world regions covering Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific • Varied ear-training quizzes: match a song to a name or photo, choose the right voice, and read spectrograms • Focused review brings back species you miss or confuse • A bird guide with photos, habitats, scientific names, and recognition tips • Daily goals, streaks, XP, missions, and rewards turn practice into a habit • Live ranked duels, leaderboards, friends, and a community for birders START FREE Choose your home region and begin learning for free. Syrinx Pro unlocks all six regions, every bird, and advanced practice modes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced birder, Syrinx turns a few minutes of daily listening into a skill you can use on your next walk. Do not just ask, “What bird is that?” Train until you know by ear. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://syrinxbirdsong.com/privacy

Screenshots

STEMReader4 screens
Syrinx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: STEMReader at 3 against Syrinx's 1. Syrinx's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. STEMReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Syrinx sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STEMReader versus Syrinx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEMReaderSyrinx
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAMUEL QUINTEIRO PEREZQuentin Bacquele

In-app purchases

4 purchases

STEMReader

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Plus Annual$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • This Document$0.99
  • Three Documents$1.99
10 purchases

Syrinx

Subscriptions4
  • Syrinx Pro · Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Syrinx Pro · Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Syrinx Pro · Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Syrinx Pro · Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • 1,000 feathers$0.99
  • 250 feathers$0.99
  • 4,000 feathers$2.99
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  • 30 berries$3.99
  • 3,000 feathers$5.99
  • 10,000 feathers$6.99

Questions

Is STEMReader free?
STEMReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syrinx free?
Syrinx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEMReader or Syrinx have ads?
Neither STEMReader nor Syrinx shows ads.

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