# Sailing School vs Speed reading

The clearest difference is price: Speed reading at Free against Sailing School's $29.99. Speed reading also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Sailing School's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (48% vs 25%). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Speed reading is free to download; Sailing School costs $29.99 up front. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sailing School asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speed reading holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed reading has 143 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Sailing School's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sailing School ships an update every 4 months, Speed reading every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sailing School | Speed reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-school/id500663978/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nautica SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/486201925) | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) |

## What reviewers say

### Sailing School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailing-school/id500663978)

Learn to sail with this comprehensive, interactive app. Access a vast library of lessons, videos, and quizzes covering all essential aspects of sailing, from basics to advanced navigation. Track your progress and prepare for tests with engaging content.

**Highlights:** Interactive lessons with graphics and audio, Extensive video library (6+ hours), Animated visuals for concepts, Knowledge testing exams, Progress tracking statistics, Offline access to content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speed reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with targeted exercises and a specialized reader for PDF and EPUB files. Improve focus, expand your visual angle, and track your progress over 30 days to read books faster and more effectively.

**Highlights:** Speed reading and concentration exercises, Reading accelerator for PDF/EPUB, 30-day speed reading course, Eye muscle and vision angle exercises, EPUB and PDF reader, Progress statistics, Spritz and Bionic reading modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sailing School free?

Sailing School costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed reading free?

Speed reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sailing School or Speed reading?

Speed reading is rated higher. Sailing School averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Speed reading averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Sailing School or Speed reading have ads?

Sailing School shows ads; Speed reading does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sailing School or Speed reading?

Sailing School ships an update every 4 months, and Speed reading every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sailing School was updated on September 16, 2026 and Speed reading on September 24, 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.*