Audio Note Widget vs HyperRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Note Widget
Quickly record and play audio notes directly from your home or today screen. Add titles, customize appearance, and access voice memos for reminders or personal messages. Compatible with iOS 14 widgets and supports dark mode.
- Home screen widgets
- Record and play audio notes
- Customizable titles and appearance
- iOS 14 widget compatible
- Dark mode support
- Easy to use interface
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Thanks to this application (and the other Widget apps from PacoLabs), you can now customize the Home screen and the Today view of your device, by adding custom widgets for some specific purposes. From anywhere in your device, you'll have access to your own information and actions. Each Audio Note widget allows to record and play an audio note. This is the quickest way to record and play some voice recordings to remember the things that you might forget. Where did you park? what was the code to open the door? what did you had to remember? You can also have a recorded message of the person you like, always with you. A title can be added, and look can be customized. If necessary, you can hide the record button in the Today view (to avoid any unwanted change). Those Widgets are compatible with the new iOS 14 Home Screen Widgets. The application is really easy to use and is adapted to the fresh look of your device. Dark mode of iOS13 is supported. In Today view: You can add as many widgets as you want and they will be displayed in up to 3 different lists. Those same lists will be available in the Today view and in the application (although it is possible, if you want, to hide some widgets in the Today view). To avoid overloading the Today view, when too many widgets are displayed, an intuitive control will allow you to navigate from one widget to another. Even if the main purpose of the app is to view the widgets in the Today view, it can also be very handy to view them directly in the application (a long press on a widget in the Today view will open it directly in the main application).
HyperRead
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Tired of falling behind on articles, newsletters, and long reads? HyperRead helps you read 2 to 3x faster with better focus and less eye strain. Paste text or open your own documents, tap play, and finish in minutes, not hours. HyperRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words in a fixed position so your eyes stay still and your brain moves faster. No scanning lines. No losing your place. Just smooth, focused reading flow. Whether you are clearing a reading backlog, studying for exams, or catching up on saved articles before bed, HyperRead helps you absorb more in less time. What you can do with HyperRead: · Read with the RSVP player and Optimal Recognition Point highlighting for faster comprehension · Adjust speed from 100 to 1000 WPM in real time · Smart pacing that slows for punctuation and long words · Import from URLs with automatic article extraction · Paste text instantly from clipboard · Open EPUB, PDF, TXT, and Markdown files from your device · Share directly from Safari and other apps with the iOS Share Sheet · Track words read, time saved, and daily reading streaks · Customize fonts, size, and pacing to match your comfort · Take a speed test to measure reading speed and comprehension Built for real life: · Knowledge workers clearing newsletters during a commute · Students reviewing dense material faster · Researchers skimming papers for key insights · Readers finishing more each month · Anyone with eye strain or focus issues during long reading sessions Why HyperRead stands out: · Modern, distraction free design made for focus · Multiple import methods so your content is always one tap away · Smart pacing for better comprehension, not just speed · ORP highlighting that guides your eyes naturally · Reading stats and streaks that build lasting habits · No accounts required · No tracking or data collection · Works offline Stop letting your reading list grow faster than you can keep up. Download HyperRead and start reading faster today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HyperRead at Free against Audio Note Widget's $0.99. Audio Note Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
HyperRead is free to download; Audio Note Widget costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Audio Note Widget | HyperRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | Storq Labs BV |
In-app purchases
Audio Note Widget
No in-app purchases
HyperRead
No in-app purchases









