# Reading Arena vs Impossible Speed Reading Game

The clearest difference is monetization model: Impossible Speed Reading Game at free with in-app purchases against Reading Arena's subscription. Impossible Speed Reading Game also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 22) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Reading Arena's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Arena sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year and Impossible Speed Reading Game sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impossible Speed Reading Game has 139 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Reading Arena's written reviews are positive against 79% of Impossible Speed Reading Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reading Arena ships an update every 2 months, Impossible Speed Reading Game every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Arena | Impossible Speed Reading Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-arena/id588342932/reviews)** | [4.2 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-speed-reading-game/id930126403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 73 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HeKu IT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/406388987) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-arena/id588342932)

This is a reading game designed to improve reading speed and reaction time. Compete against friends or players worldwide in single-player or split-screen multiplayer modes. Utilize jokers and upgrades to gain advantages and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Reading speed and reaction time challenges, Single-player leaderboard, Split-screen multiplayer mode, Jokers and power-ups, Achievements and energy system, Intuitive sound cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack XL | $11.49 | per year |
| Energy Pack medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Charger | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Charger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $3.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack ultra | $49.99 | one-time |


### Impossible Speed Reading Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-speed-reading-game/id930126403)

Test your reading speed with this challenging game. It's a simple yet difficult exercise designed to push your comprehension abilities to their limits. See how fast you can truly read.

**Highlights:** Extreme speed reading exercise, Challenging gameplay, Skill-based testing, Simple interface, Impossible difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 30 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 90 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Good for memory and concentration
- 🚀 Improves reading speed
- 💡 Interesting approach to reading improvement
- 💪 Great for sharpening the eye and mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Sentences lack logical meaning
- 😵 Gibberish sentences
- 😵 Not a reading helper, more a memory helper
- 😵 Focus on perfect recall over meaning
- 😵 Ads in inconvenient places

**Reported bugs**

- Ads play over questions
- Duplicate or multiple correct answers
- App doesn't start

**Requested features**

- Progressing by stages of difficulties (short/medium/long sentences, slow/medium/fast speed)
- Way to discover reading speed within the app
- Sentences that make sense (historic facts, social studies, etc.)
- Option to change font and size
- Indication of actual word speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Arena free?

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

### Is Impossible Speed Reading Game free?

Impossible Speed Reading Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reading Arena or Impossible Speed Reading Game?

Reading Arena is rated higher. Reading Arena averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Impossible Speed Reading Game averages 4.2 from 139 ratings.

### Do Reading Arena or Impossible Speed Reading Game have ads?

Neither Reading Arena nor Impossible Speed Reading Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Arena or Impossible Speed Reading Game?

Reading Arena ships an update every 2 months, and Impossible Speed Reading Game every 10 months. Most recently, Reading Arena was updated on October 14, 2026 and Impossible Speed Reading Game on October 12, 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.*