# Speed reading vs Speed Reading

Speed reading and Speed Reading both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Speed Reading's written reviews are positive against 25% of Speed reading's. Speed reading's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Speed Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speed reading against 4.8 for Speed Reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 182 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Speed reading's written reviews are positive against 88% of Speed Reading's.

Speed reading ships an update every 5 weeks, Speed Reading every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed reading | Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews) | **[4.8 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-rsvp-reader/id6737622922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) | [Abdullah YILMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636324967) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-rsvp-reader/id6737622922)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with personalized training. This app offers gamified exercises, progress tracking, and science-backed methods to help you read faster and retain more information.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning path, Gamified exercises, Schultz Table training, Progress tracking, Reading speed assessment, Eye muscle training, Memory training

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speed Readingo Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium-wft | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speed Readingo Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Speed Readingo Premium - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Speed Readingo Premium - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Speed Readingo Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful program
- 🚀 Efficient and enjoyable
- 🔓 Free and ad-free
- 💡 Helps improve reading speed and comprehension
- 👍 Great user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🐛 Difficulty progressing without paying
- 🐛 Exercises not customizable
- 🐛 Calibration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to go back in the app
- Exercises not working as expected
- Freezing on certain screens

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Offline mode
- Progress tracking
- Ability to repeat exercises


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed reading free?

Speed 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, Speed reading or Speed Reading?

Speed Reading is rated higher. Speed reading averages 4.7 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Speed Reading averages 4.8 from 182 ratings.

### Do Speed reading or Speed Reading have ads?

Neither Speed reading nor Speed Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed reading or Speed Reading?

Speed reading ships an update every 5 weeks, and Speed Reading every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speed reading was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speed Reading on September 25, 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.*