# Lumosity vs ReaderPro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumosity at 79% against ReaderPro's 0%. Lumosity also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (131K vs 1). ReaderPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumosity sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and ReaderPro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lumosity holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumosity has 131K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lumosity's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReaderPro's.

Lumosity ships an update weekly, ReaderPro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumosity | ReaderPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerpro-speed-reading/id6758106553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumos Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297628735) | [AHMET EMRE DEDELER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870913629) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumosity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumosity-brain-training-games/id577232024)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Education, #190 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a variety of science-based brain games and puzzles designed to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Personalized daily workouts and detailed performance insights help you track progress and achieve cognitive goals.

**Highlights:** 40+ adaptive brain games, Daily personalized workout plans, Performance insights, Progress tracking, Fit Test for baseline scores, Games by skill category

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Lumosity Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $54.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| Lumosity Premium | $89.00 | per year |
| One Month Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging games
- 👍 Helps improve cognitive abilities
- 🧠 Effective brain training
- 💡 Variety of games and exercises
- 🧠 Noticeable improvements in memory and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited access to features without premium
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Frustrating difficulty progression
- 🤔 Repetitive and unengaging at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Syncing problems between mobile and desktop
- Unreliable customer support

**Requested features**

- More free games and content
- Ability to slow down or adjust game difficulty
- Better performance and stability
- More detailed progress tracking and insights
- Ability to compete with friends


### ReaderPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerpro-speed-reading/id6758106553)

Enhance your reading abilities with daily drills focused on visual scanning, peripheral awareness, and word recognition. This app offers guided training plans and adaptive difficulty to improve focus, memory, and reading flow. Track your progress and see measurable improvements in your reading speed and control.

**Highlights:** 12+ Training Exercises, Guided Training Plans, Adaptive Difficulty, Progress Tracking, Reading + Focus Workouts, Clean, Minimal Design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaderPro Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ReaderPro Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ReaderPro Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumosity free?

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

### Is ReaderPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lumosity or ReaderPro?

Lumosity is rated higher. Lumosity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while ReaderPro averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lumosity or ReaderPro have ads?

Lumosity shows ads; ReaderPro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumosity or ReaderPro?

Lumosity ships an update weekly, and ReaderPro every 4 days. Most recently, Lumosity was updated on October 23, 2026 and ReaderPro on October 9, 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.*