Bionic Reading® vs BioDoc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bionic Reading®
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.
- 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
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All 6 Bionic Reading® Apps are available as a free or a Premium version – 6 for 1 Price. The one and only from Switzerland is a “Life Changer” for Lisa, a “Game Changer” for Tommy and “Absolutely Mind Blowing” for Kelly. Bionic Reading® Faster. Better. More focused. Reading. Bionic Reading® for Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, other platforms and web. We offer you the free version “Discover” and the subscriptions “Premium” and “Premium Plus”. BIONIC READING® IN NUMBERS. • 882+ Million: TikTok search results • 1+ Billion: Mentioned in communities • 233 Countries: Where our users come from • 5.9 Million: Website visitors • 3 Platforms: With viral posts • 50+ Viral posts: From our users Bionic Reading® revises texts in such a way that the most concise parts of the words are highlighted. This guides the eye over the text and the brain remembers words already learned more quickly. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. The Bionic Reading® reading mode can be individually adapted to the needs of all readers. This flexibility allows Bionic Reading® to provide maximum customization for all users. YOU GET. • Save precious time. • Gain advantages. • Learn new things faster. • Expand your knowledge. • Improve your skills. • Noise-free with more focus. • Less distraction. FEATURES. • Download as Word file. • You can now smoothly continue your reading experience with “Bionic Reading® Reader” across platforms, as the last reading position is now saved. • Bookmarks now allow you to mark your favorite pages. • Advanced Bionic Reading® Settings with Part of speech. • Bionic Reading® Reader for your reading experience. • Bionic Reading® Library for your favourites. • Synced content. • Fixation, Sccade, Opacity. • Fixation via Letters or Syllables. • Details. • Colors. • Light Mode. Dark Mode. • Upload File, Text or Website, convert and read in the Apps. • File Conversion. • Text Conversion. • Website Conversion. • Send to Amazon® Kindle. • Download as EPUB, PDF, WORD. • Carefully selected Fonts. • Designed for the Latin alphabet. +15% HAVE READING DIFFICULTIES. More than 15% of the population has great difficulty reading and understanding texts (ADHD, dyslexia). We have received feedback from people with ADHD that thanks to Bionic Reading® they immediately understood the content of various texts the first time they read them, which was impossible without Bionic Reading®. COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK. Jessica: “Having ADHD and processing issues means that I read very slow because my brain can’t focus on the words enough to both read them and process what they mean at a decent pace. Using Bionic Reading® has allowed me to feel functional and productive when I’m reading something lengthy – it’s such a GAME CHANGER!” Lisa: “I have not read fiction for 20 years. I read what I have to read. It almost hurts my brain to read regular type. But now I will be reading fiction again! Bionic Reading® works for me and I can read 2–3 times faster! AMAZING! This is a LIFE CHANGER! Thank You!” Patrick: “OK, Bionic Reading® is the real deal. I already read quickly and this doubled it.” Reaction from Daniel: “Holy smokes you’re not kidding!” Carla: “WOW! I could read quickly and fluently using Bionic Reading®. Doing this helped me understand the context of the paragraph much better than when I have to squint and focus on each word, which tires me out and I lose focus. Bionic Reading® is brilliant!” Nestor: “Your tool is gorgeous, It’s helping me a lot. My sight is reduced because one of my transplanted corneas has become opaque and Bionic Reading® is helping me a lot to read easier and comprehend faster.” TYPOGRAPHY. DESIGN. SWITZERLAND. With over 26 years of experience in typography, we know how important it is to get text right. It’s the small details that matter enormously to make you read better. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR BIONIC READING®. • German Innovation Award 2023: Gold (highest distinction) • German Design Award 2023: Gold (highest distinction)
BioDoc
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a bionic reading method. This app guides your eyes through text, helping you absorb information faster and retain more. It's ideal for students, individuals with ADHD, or anyone seeking efficient reading.
- Bionic reading technology
- Bold reading method
- Copy and paste text input
- Send text to Kindle
- User-friendly interface
- Subscription options
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Do you struggle with long reading assignments or wish to read faster and retain more information? Look no further than Fast Read – the innovative new app that will change how you read. Using bionic reading technology, Fast Read helps guide your eyes and brain through text, allowing you to read faster and more efficiently. Copy and paste any text into the app and let Fast Read do the rest. With our bold reading method, you'll be able to absorb readers quickly and retain more of what you read. Fast Read isn't just about speed – it's also about improving your comprehension. By focusing on the most critical parts of words, our app helps you understand the context of texts more efficiently. With a user-friendly interface and a range of subscription options, you can choose the best plan for you. Plus, with the ability to send text directly to Kindle, you can easily access your reading materials on any device. Whether you're a student tackling a tough assignment, someone with ADHD looking to improve your focus, or simply looking for a quick and efficient way to read; Fast Read has got you covered. So why wait? Download Fast Read now and start boosting your reading skills today! Subscription Options: - 1 month ($0.99) - 12 months ($9.99) Note: Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://tolunaykan.github.io/biodoc-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tolunaykan.github.io/biodoc-terms-of-use.html Need help or have a question? Contact us at tolunaykandirmaz@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BioDoc at 100% against Bionic Reading®'s 26%. BioDoc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). Bionic Reading®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (151 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per month and BioDoc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BioDoc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bionic Reading® has 151 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Bionic Reading®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of BioDoc's.
Bionic Reading® ships an update every 3 weeks, BioDoc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bionic Reading® | BioDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (151 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bionic Reading AG | Tolunay Kandirmaz |
Customer experience
Bionic Reading®
BioDoc
Bugs and requests
Bionic Reading®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues (unable to upgrade, cancel, or get refunds)
- Conversion errors and failed file uploads
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with more platforms (Kindle, web browser)
- Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve customer support and communication
BioDoc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bionic Reading®
- Bionic Reading® Premium$2.951 Month
- Bionic Reading® Premium Plus$12.991 Month
- Bionic Reading® Premium$30.491 Year
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- Bionic Reading® Premium Plus$128.991 Year
BioDoc
- Premium Features$2.991 Month
- Premium Features$9.991 Year









