# Origami vs Speed reading

Origami and Speed reading both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Origami's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's. Origami also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 143) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Speed reading's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Origami sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed reading holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Origami has 1.1K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Origami's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Origami ships an update every 2 weeks, Speed reading every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Origami | Speed reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | **60.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/378748121) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### Origami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-fold-and-learn/id1256478184)

Learn to create intricate paper sculptures with guided, step-by-step instructions and high-quality visuals. Explore a wide variety of shapes, from simple to complex, with a user-friendly interface designed for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step origami instructions, High-quality photos and diagrams, Visual folding guidebook, Variety of shapes (boxes, flowers, stars), Beginner to intermediate friendly, Weekly new instructions (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origami Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Origami Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Origami Premium | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 🚀 Frequently updated with new models
- 💡 Structured learning path from beginner to advanced
- 🤗 Great for kids and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many models locked behind subscription
- 🔒 Subscription required to access full content
- 🤔 Misleading marketing about difficulty levels
- 💸 Expensive monthly subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Folding instructions not always clear
- Certain models appear impossible to complete

**Requested features**

- More diversity in origami models (e.g. weapons, airplanes, dragons)
- Option to permanently unlock content with one-time purchase
- Clearer separation between free and premium content
- Improved instructions for more complex models


### 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 Origami free?

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

### Is Speed reading free?

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

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

Speed reading is rated higher. Origami averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Speed reading averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Origami or Speed reading have ads?

Neither Origami nor Speed reading shows ads.

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

Origami ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speed reading every 5 weeks. Most recently, Origami was updated on September 26, 2026 and Speed reading on September 24, 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.*