# OneStep Reader vs Bonocle Notes

The clearest difference is price: Bonocle Notes at Free against OneStep Reader's $99.99. Bonocle Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). OneStep Reader's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 1) and device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bonocle Notes is free to download; OneStep Reader costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bonocle Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneStep Reader has 216 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneStep Reader | Bonocle Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onestep-reader/id849732663/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonocle-notes/id1632965535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sensotec nv](https://appshunter.io/developer/723566489) | [Bonocle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579077282) |

## What reviewers say

### OneStep Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onestep-reader/id849732663)

This app uses your device's camera to instantly convert printed text into spoken words or Braille. It offers synchronized highlighting and supports various document formats, making reading accessible for individuals with visual impairments or reading differences.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Text-to-Braille output, Synchronized text highlighting, Photo import and capture, Support for PDF, JPEG, and ePub, Batch page processing, Cloud storage integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Accurate OCR for reading printed text and PDFs
- 🎯 Effective for reading mail and documents independently
- 📱 Convenient mobile accessibility to printed materials
- 🔊 Helpful for visually impaired and blind users
- ⚡ Fast processing of scanned images

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive at $99 with no trial version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models
- 🔊 Robotic and limited voice options
- 🎯 Poor accuracy with complex documents and tables

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or processing PDF files
- App fails to launch on newer iPhone models (iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone XR)
- App crashes when scanning multiple documents
- Crashes on iOS 12 and later versions
- Volume button photo capture fails intermittently

**Requested features**

- Free trial version before purchase
- Video tutorial or podcast demonstrations
- Real-time document scanning without manual alignment
- Automatic photo capture like banking apps
- Multiple voice options and customization


### Bonocle Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonocle-notes/id1632965535)

This application allows users to create, store, and share notes, with a unique focus on braille learning students. It supports simple formatting and importing, offering a straightforward user experience for various note-taking needs, from classroom use to team collaboration.

**Highlights:** Create and transmit braille notes, Store presentation notes, Take and share meeting notes, Simple formatting, Import notes, Share with others

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneStep Reader free?

OneStep Reader costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bonocle Notes free?

Bonocle Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OneStep Reader or Bonocle Notes?

Bonocle Notes is rated higher. OneStep Reader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Bonocle Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*