# Speed reading vs Flashcards

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashcards at daily against Speed reading's every 5 weeks. Speed reading's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed reading sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed reading ships an update every 5 weeks, Flashcards daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed reading | Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reading-reader/id6451441419/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **145** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alican Efe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693988285) | [Renick Buettner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475010435) |

## 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 |


### Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashcards-study-cards/id6813154644)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flashcards Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Flashcards Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed reading free?

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

### Is Flashcards free?

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

### Do Speed reading or Flashcards have ads?

Neither Speed reading nor Flashcards shows ads.

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

Speed reading ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flashcards daily. Most recently, Speed reading was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flashcards on October 26, 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.*