# iMusicInstruments vs Speed reading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMusicInstruments at 100% against Speed reading's 25%. iMusicInstruments also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Speed reading's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Speed reading is free to download; iMusicInstruments costs $0.99 up front. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iMusicInstruments asks for nothing beyond the download.

iMusicInstruments holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed reading has 143 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iMusicInstruments's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's.

iMusicInstruments ships an update every 12 months, Speed reading every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMusicInstruments | Speed reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imusicinstruments/id1141683918/reviews)** | [4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alain Kong](https://appshunter.io/developer/879953186) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### iMusicInstruments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imusicinstruments/id1141683918)

Explore a diverse collection of musical instruments from around the globe. This app offers a simulated keyboard with various sounds, allowing users to play melodies and entertain others. It supports transposition and spans 3 octaves, making it a fun tool for musical exploration.

**Highlights:** Simulated music keyboard, Global instrument sounds, 3-octave span, Transposition feature, Supports phones and tablets, 76+ musical instruments and sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with targeted exercises and a specialized reader for PDF and EPUB files. Improve focus, expand your visual angle, and track your progress over 30 days to read books faster and more effectively.

**Highlights:** Speed reading and concentration exercises, Reading accelerator for PDF/EPUB, 30-day speed reading course, Eye muscle and vision angle exercises, EPUB and PDF reader, Progress statistics, Spritz and Bionic reading modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMusicInstruments free?

iMusicInstruments costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed reading free?

Speed reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMusicInstruments or Speed reading?

iMusicInstruments is rated higher. iMusicInstruments averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speed reading averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do iMusicInstruments or Speed reading have ads?

Neither iMusicInstruments nor Speed reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMusicInstruments or Speed reading?

iMusicInstruments ships an update every 12 months, and Speed reading every 5 weeks. Most recently, iMusicInstruments was updated on October 7, 2026 and Speed reading on October 7, 2026.

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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.*