Comparison

Bio Reading vs Minerva Reads

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bio Reading

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
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Fast Read means time, time is your most non tradable asset in the life. Every single day we spend hours and hours with just reading articles, some contents, new, books or even the conversation between our friends and family. We spend many hours just by reading in our daily life. What if we could spend less time for reading and still be able to read all the stuff we have to read? Are you ready for discover? Just download the app "Fast Read" you will learn more about the "Speed Bio Reading" methodology and the other fast reading methods in the future. Just copy any text that you wanna read faster and paste into the app. Speed Bio Reader will convert your paragraph into the new text format. You will never understand how fast all the article you read. Don't waste your time! Download Fast Read Now! For additional fonts upgrade to Fast Read Premium. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the Premium Subscription - Every time you can view amazing reader and new methods of fast reading if you want to continue getting premium benefits, your subscription should be continued. - Subscription periods are 1 week and 12 months. Every 1 week or 12 months your subscription renews. - 1 week subscription price is $6.99. 12 months price is $49.99. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Privacy policy: https://apptechn.com/fastread/privacy-policy.html - Term of use: https://apptechn.com/fastread/terms-of-use.html Do you have a question for us? info@apptechn.com

About

Minerva Reads

Features
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Finally understand the books that shaped civilization. Minerva Reads transforms how you engage with classic literature. Plato, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Austen, these works hold timeless wisdom, but dense language and unfamiliar contexts can make them feel inaccessible. Until now. Read with a companion at your side and highlight any passage and instantly: - Ask questions directly in reader - Get plain-language explanations - Discover historical context and cultural background - Simplify complex prose while keeping the meaning intact - Compare perspectives across thinkers and eras Your personal classics library Access thousands of public-domain masterworks from philosophy, literature, and history — all free. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests, from ancient Greek philosophy to 19th-century Russian novels. - A reading experience built for learning - Highlight, bookmark, and annotate as you read - Track your progress across all your books - Sync seamlessly between devices Speed Reader - Read up to 3x faster with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology - Reduce eye movement fatigue — words come to you instead of scanning across the page - Adjustable pace from 150 to 800 words per minute to match your comfort level - Focal point guidance highlights the optimal letter in each word for faster recognition - Start anywhere — begin from the chapter start or your current reading position - Play/pause control — take breaks whenever you need without losing your place

Screenshots

Bio Reading4 screens
Minerva Reads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bio Reading at 12.0 against Minerva Reads's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bio Reading sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Minerva Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bio Reading versus Minerva Reads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBio ReadingMinerva Reads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (494 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings494 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIrfan SENERMinerva Reads LLC

Bugs and requests

Bio Reading

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchase not working
  • Stuck on loading when uploading content
  • Inconsistent functionality

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial period
  • More affordable pricing options

Minerva Reads

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bio Reading

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly - Fast Read Premium$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$8.997 Days
  • Yearly - Fast Read Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Fast Read$99.99
2 purchases

Minerva Reads

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Scholar$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Bio Reading free?
Bio Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minerva Reads free?
Minerva Reads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bio Reading or Minerva Reads have ads?
Neither Bio Reading nor Minerva Reads shows ads.

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