# Literary vs Bionic Reading®

The clearest difference is rating: Literary at 3.7 against Bionic Reading®'s 2.4. Literary also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). Bionic Reading®'s advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per month. Literary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Literary holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bionic Reading® has 151 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Literary's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bionic Reading®'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Literary | Bionic Reading® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981/reviews)** | [2.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Banks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289845442) | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) |

## What reviewers say

### Literary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981)

Boost your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). It allows for adjustable speeds, progress tracking, and personalized reading experiences for EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading speeds (50-950 WPM), RSVP playback technique, Progress tracking and charts, Customizable colors, fonts, and themes, Dropbox, Google Drive, and iTunes syncing, Library management with search and filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bionic Reading®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030)

This app enhances reading speed and comprehension by highlighting the most concise parts of words. It offers customizable reading modes to aid users with reading difficulties and improve focus for all.

**Highlights:** Text revision for faster reading, Customizable reading modes, Save reading position across platforms, Bookmarks for favorite pages, Upload files, text, or websites for conversion, Export to EPUB, PDF, WORD, Light and Dark Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bionic Reading® Premium | $2.95 | per month |
| Bionic Reading® Premium Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Bionic Reading® Premium | $30.49 | per year |
| Bionic Reading® Premium Plus | $128.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster reading
- 🔍 Helpful for ADHD and dyslexia
- 👍 Life-changing for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🚫 Limited functionality (no PDF support)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues (unable to upgrade, cancel, or get refunds)
- Conversion errors and failed file uploads

**Requested features**

- Integrate with more platforms (Kindle, web browser)
- Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Literary free?

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

### Is Bionic Reading® free?

Bionic Reading® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Literary or Bionic Reading®?

Literary is rated higher. Literary averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bionic Reading® averages 2.4 from 151 ratings.

### Do Literary or Bionic Reading® have ads?

Neither Literary nor Bionic Reading® shows ads.

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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.*