# SwiftRead vs Clipto

SwiftRead and Clipto both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of SwiftRead's written reviews are positive against 39% of Clipto's. SwiftRead also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwiftRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Clipto sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for SwiftRead against 4.0 for Clipto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of SwiftRead's written reviews are positive against 39% of Clipto's.

SwiftRead ships an update every 9 days, Clipto every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwiftRead | Clipto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151/reviews)** | [4.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipto-notes-and-transcribe/id6755061471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SwiftRead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714250314) | [Clipto, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727810289) |

## What reviewers say

### SwiftRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftread-speed-reading/id6470811151)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with focus modes and natural text-to-speech narration. Import content from various sources and customize your reading experience across devices.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs, EPUBs, web articles, Visual focus modes (RSVP, pacing), Human-like TTS narration (90+ languages), Sync across devices, Customizable fonts, themes, speed, Works with Kindle Cloud Reader & Libby

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Clipto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipto-notes-and-transcribe/id6755061471)

Effortlessly capture ideas, meetings, or lectures and let AI transform them into clear, structured notes. This tool provides real-time transcription, automatic speaker identification, and summarization for over 99 languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time conversation recording and transcription, Automatic speaker identification, Supports over 99 languages, Summarizes recordings into concise notes, Exports notes in multiple formats

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $107.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $107.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $107.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $107.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwiftRead free?

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

### Is Clipto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwiftRead or Clipto?

SwiftRead is rated higher. SwiftRead averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Clipto averages 4.0 from 51 ratings.

### Do SwiftRead or Clipto have ads?

Neither SwiftRead nor Clipto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwiftRead or Clipto?

SwiftRead ships an update every 9 days, and Clipto every 8 days. Most recently, SwiftRead was updated on October 15, 2026 and Clipto on October 21, 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.*