# Celer vs Speed Reading

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Reading at 5.0 against Celer's 4.0. Speed Reading also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Celer's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Celer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Speed Reading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Celer has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Celer ships an update every 10 days, Speed Reading fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celer | Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celer-adhd-and-focus-reader/id1641298256/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-bionica/id6743858611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Craft MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299128266) | [Yash Rajesh Gandhe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798147364) |

## What reviewers say

### Celer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celer-adhd-and-focus-reader/id1641298256)

Enhance your reading speed, focus, and comprehension with a scientifically-backed method. This app offers an immersive environment and assistive technology to help you absorb information faster and retain it better. It's an essential tool for students, professionals, and individuals with neurodivergent reading needs.

**Highlights:** Read 2-3x faster, Sharpen focus with immersive environment, Boost memory and retention, Assistive tool for ADHD & Dyslexia, Import EPUB, PDF, mobi, rtf, txt, Read articles and web content, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium quarter | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Year Plan | $79.99 | per year |


### Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-bionica/id6743858611)

Enhance reading speed and comprehension with scientifically proven bio reading technology. Convert EPUBs, online articles, and custom text into optimized formats for faster, easier reading, especially beneficial for neurodivergent individuals.

**Highlights:** EPUB conversion to speed-reading format, Bio reading technology for comprehension, Browser extension for online articles, Text-to-PDF export, Optimized for neurodivergent readers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bionica Pro \| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Bionica Pro \| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Bionica Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Bionica Pro \| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Bionica Pro (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Bionica Pro \| Lifetime Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bionica Pro \| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bionica Pro \| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celer free?

Celer 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, Celer or Speed Reading?

Speed Reading is rated higher. Celer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Celer or Speed Reading have ads?

Neither Celer nor Speed Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Celer or Speed Reading?

Celer ships an update every 10 days, and Speed Reading fortnightly. Most recently, Celer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Speed Reading on August 27, 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.*