# Bionic Reading® vs Speed Reading

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Reading at 5.0 against Bionic Reading®'s 2.4. Bionic Reading®'s advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 1) and chart position (#207 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 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 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.

Bionic Reading® ships an update every 3 weeks, Speed Reading fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bionic Reading® | Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-bionica/id6743858611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) | [Yash Rajesh Gandhe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798147364) |

## What reviewers say

### Bionic Reading®

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

**Currently charting:** #207 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


### 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 Bionic Reading® free?

Bionic Reading® 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, Bionic Reading® or Speed Reading?

Speed Reading is rated higher. Bionic Reading® averages 2.4 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Bionic Reading® nor Speed Reading shows ads.

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

Bionic Reading® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speed Reading fortnightly. Most recently, Bionic Reading® was updated on September 23, 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.*