# Bio Reading vs Bionic Reading®

The clearest difference is rating: Bio Reading at 4.4 against Bionic Reading®'s 2.4. Bio Reading also leads on ratings volume (489 vs 151) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Bionic Reading®'s advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bio Reading sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bio Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 489 and 151 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Bio Reading's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bionic Reading®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bio Reading ships an update every 2 months, Bionic Reading® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bio Reading | Bionic Reading® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-reading-fast-read/id1625366763/reviews)** | [2.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **489** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **26.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 49 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Irfan SENER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421398842) | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) |

## What reviewers say

### Bio Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-reading-fast-read/id1625366763)

This app helps you read faster by converting text into a new format. It utilizes a "Speed Bio Reading" methodology to reduce the time spent on reading articles, books, and conversations. Unlock additional fonts and features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Speed Bio Reading methodology, Text conversion for faster reading, Copy and paste text input, Premium subscription for additional fonts, ADHD reader with bold fonts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Fast Read Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly - Fast Read Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Fast Read | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast read for ADHD
- 👍 Helps with concentration and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🐛 Formatting issues with PDF conversion
- 🚫 Unable to try before buying
- 🤖 Suspected fake reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Stuck on loading when uploading content
- Inconsistent functionality

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More affordable pricing options


### Bionic Reading®

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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 Bio Reading free?

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

### Is Bionic Reading® free?

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

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

Bio Reading is rated higher. Bio Reading averages 4.4 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while Bionic Reading® averages 2.4 from 151 ratings.

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

Neither Bio Reading nor Bionic Reading® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bio Reading or Bionic Reading®?

Bio Reading ships an update every 2 months, and Bionic Reading® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bio Reading was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bionic Reading® on September 23, 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.*