# Bionic Reading® vs MIRKO

The clearest difference is rating: Bionic Reading® at 2.4 against MIRKO's 1.0. Bionic Reading® also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (156 vs 1). MIRKO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Bionic Reading® holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bionic Reading® has 156 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 0% of MIRKO's.

Bionic Reading® ships an update every 3 weeks, MIRKO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bionic Reading® | MIRKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirko/id1662368734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) | [Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662368736) |

## What reviewers say

### Bionic Reading®

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### MIRKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirko/id1662368734)

Access a vast digital library of books, audiobooks, and periodicals on your device. Download content for offline reading and manage your library with wishlists and ratings. Available exclusively for Estonian personal identification code holders.

**Highlights:** Vast digital library, E-books and audiobooks, Offline reading, Wishlist functionality, Ratings and comments, Social media sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bionic Reading® free?

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

### Is MIRKO free?

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

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

Bionic Reading® is rated higher. Bionic Reading® averages 2.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while MIRKO averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Bionic Reading® nor MIRKO shows ads.

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

Bionic Reading® ships an update every 3 weeks, and MIRKO every 2 months. Most recently, Bionic Reading® was updated on November 12, 2026 and MIRKO on November 3, 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.*