# Speeader vs iSideWith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speeader at 100% against iSideWith's 24%. Speeader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). iSideWith's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speeader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSideWith has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Speeader's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSideWith's.

Speeader ships an update every 5 months, iSideWith every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speeader | iSideWith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speeader/id1380849745/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isidewith/id6737366115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#204** |
| Size | 56 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jens Grud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146280423) | [iSideWith.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780868626) |

## What reviewers say

### Speeader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speeader/id1380849745)

Enhance reading speed and comprehension by training users to avoid subvocalization and regressions. This app presents news articles in customizable word-per-minute speeds and chunk sizes, helping users break inefficient reading habits.

**Highlights:** Increase reading speed, Improve comprehension, Customizable word per minute, Adjustable chunk size, RSS feed subscriptions, Bookmark articles, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSideWith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isidewith/id6737366115)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Discover your political alignment through in-depth quizzes and explore global political issues. Compare your views with others worldwide and test your knowledge with political quizzes. Engage in discussions and make informed voting decisions.

**Highlights:** Political alignment quizzes, Explore political issues, Global political comparisons, Knowledge testing quizzes, Political discussions, Personalized voting results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speeader free?

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

### Is iSideWith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speeader or iSideWith?

Speeader is rated higher. Speeader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iSideWith averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Speeader or iSideWith have ads?

iSideWith shows ads; Speeader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speeader or iSideWith?

Speeader ships an update every 5 months, and iSideWith every 3 days. Most recently, Speeader was updated on September 29, 2026 and iSideWith on October 15, 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.*