# IQ2 vs Speed reading

IQ2 and Speed reading both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of IQ2's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's. IQ2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 145). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. IQ2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

IQ2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IQ2 has 4.6K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of IQ2's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's.

IQ2 ships an update fortnightly, Speed reading every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IQ2 | Speed reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq2-brain-training-brain-games-memory-games/id1164383124/reviews)** | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Picup Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955448004) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### IQ2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq2-brain-training-brain-games-memory-games/id1164383124)

Enhance your cognitive abilities, including memory, IQ, and creativity, by training your right brain. This app focuses on improving peripheral vision and minimizing eye movement for faster information processing.

**Highlights:** Improve memory, Enhance IQ, Boost cognition, Develop creativity, Train peripheral vision, Minimize eye movement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🧠 Helps with focus and memory
- 👀 Improves peripheral vision
- 🧠 Good brain training exercise
- 🎮 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with forced 5-star reviews
- 📱 Difficult to play on small screens
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Slideshow-like experience with no interactivity
- Leaderboard scores seem manipulated

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Support for larger screen devices


### 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 IQ2 free?

IQ2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed reading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IQ2 or Speed reading?

IQ2 is rated higher. IQ2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Speed reading averages 4.6 from 145 ratings.

### Do IQ2 or Speed reading have ads?

Neither IQ2 nor Speed reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IQ2 or Speed reading?

IQ2 ships an update fortnightly, and Speed reading every 5 weeks. Most recently, IQ2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speed reading on November 3, 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.*