# QuickReader vs Bound

The clearest difference is chart position: Bound at #1 against QuickReader's #112. Bound also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 616). QuickReader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

QuickReader costs $4.99 and Bound $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QuickReader against 4.6 for Bound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 616 and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of QuickReader's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bound's.

QuickReader ships an update monthly, Bound every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickReader | Bound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickreader-speed-reading/id333441801/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 616 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #112 | **#1** |
| Size | 59 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inkstone Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333434589) | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickreader-speed-reading/id333441801)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your reading speed with advanced technology that trains your eyes to process text faster. Customize your reading experience with various themes and fonts, and enjoy an autopilot mode that turns pages for you. Access a library of millions of free books.

**Highlights:** Accelerated reading speed up to 4,000 WPM, Customizable themes, fonts, and margins, Touch-free autopilot page turning, Guided Reading Technology, Access to 2 million free books

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Speed reading training
- 📚 Large selection of free books
- 👍 Customizable reading experience
- ⏱️ Reading time estimates
- 🔍 Supports importing from Calibre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited support for importing own books
- 🌐 Mostly English books, lacking in other languages
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific books

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to open certain books
- Imported books sometimes show up duplicated
- Guided reading mode not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Add support for PDF and other ebook formats
- Improve book organization and search capabilities
- Implement progress tracking and reading history
- Add more language support, especially for non-English books
- Provide better instructions and guidance for new users


### Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Book, #163 Top Paid (US App Store)

Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support.  Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive), Web uploader via WiFi, Automatic playback position saving, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x-3.0x), Chapter support, Sleep timer, CarPlay support

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app!
- 👍 Excellent audiobook player
- 💡 Seamless cloud storage integration
- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Issues with cloud storage connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent playback behavior
- 🐛 Trouble with large audiobook files
- 🐛 Missing features like folders/playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Audiobooks disappearing from library after device restart
- Inability to delete audiobooks from library
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Playback issues with multi-part audiobooks
- Problems with web uploader functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow bookmarks with notes/labels
- Add Chromecast support
- Introduce dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickReader free?

QuickReader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bound free?

Bound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuickReader or Bound?

Bound is rated higher. QuickReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Bound averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do QuickReader or Bound have ads?

Neither QuickReader nor Bound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickReader or Bound?

QuickReader ships an update monthly, and Bound every 2 months. Most recently, QuickReader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bound on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QuickReader or Bound?

QuickReader currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Bound at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*