Comparison

Conditioning vs Speedy Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Conditioning

This app helps you break bad screen time habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete a desired activity, like reading or learning. It offers a unique approach to screen time management by requiring a productive task before unlocking tempting apps.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Set productive task conditions
  • Time-based unlocking
  • Activity-based unlocking
  • Customizable rules
  • Data stays on device
Features
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Block Reddit until you've read for 15 minutes. Block Instagram until you've finished a language lesson. Conditioning blocks the apps that waste your time until you've spent a few minutes on the apps that move you towards your long-term goals. YOU'VE PROBABLY ALREADY TRIED THIS I spent months on iOS Screen Time limits. Every time Twitter got blocked there was a "15 more minutes" button, and I pressed it every single time. It adds a speed bump – Conditioning gives you somewhere else to go. What finally worked for me was a rule: fifteen minutes of reading before Reddit or Twitter. After a few weeks, "I'm bored" stopped meaning "open Twitter" and started meaning "read a few pages." At my worst I was on Twitter four hours a day. Now I barely open it. TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE 1. Grant Screen Time permission. One tap and Face ID. 2. Pick the app to block. 3. Pick the condition that unlocks it: time spent in an app that's better for you, or a finished language lesson. That's it. You choose the app and the condition, and you can change either one whenever you want. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Apple hands Conditioning a random token instead of app names, and every rule and all Screen Time data stays on your device. The only thing that leaves is anonymous usage data, like "crashed when opening Settings", which is what the privacy label on this page shows. It never includes the apps you use or the rules you've set. THREE MONTHS FREE, THEN $3.99 A YEAR When you subscribe, you lock in the current price for life. The price will go up for other users as the app gets better – as long as you stay subscribed, you'll keep the current price. No free tier, no ads. If it doesn't work for you, cancel the trial and keep using it for the rest of the three months. I MADE THIS FOR MYSELF FIRST I write iOS apps for a living. When my Screen Time report said "4 hours a day on Twitter," I built the app I wanted and I've used it every day for a year. I'm Elliot, and you can reach me at hello@conditioning.app. It works best if a screen that says "0/15 minutes reading" would send you to Kindle instead of to Settings to delete the rule. If that sounds like you, try it. Conditioning is an auto-renewing yearly subscription: three months free, then $3.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://conditioning.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speedy Reader

Boost your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology. It displays words one at a time, minimizing eye movement distractions and allowing for fully adjustable speeds. Read PDFs, typed text, or clipboard content to save time and improve focus.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technology
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Read PDFs, typed text, and clipboard content
  • Focus mode to minimize distractions
  • Save and revisit reading history
  • Improve comprehension and memory
Features
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Speedy Reader – Read Faster, Focus Better, Learn More Do you want to read faster and retain more? Speedy Reader uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you boost reading speed, focus, and comprehension. Read Anything, Anywhere Open PDFs from your device or online. Paste or type your own text. Instantly read copied content from your clipboard. Save and revisit your reading history anytime. Speed Reading Made Easy Words display one at a time to remove eye-movement distractions. Fully adjustable speed to match your comfort. Improve focus, memory, and productivity. Why Speedy Reader? Train your brain to read 2x–3x faster. Save time on study, work, and daily reading. Stay distraction-free with a clean, focused mode. Access your saved history to continue where you left off. Perfect for students, professionals, book lovers, and anyone who wants to read more in less time. Download Speedy Reader today and unlock your full reading potential. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Conditioning3 screens
Speedy Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speedy Reader at free with in-app purchases against Conditioning's subscription. Speedy Reader also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Conditioning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Speedy Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Conditioning against 5.0 for Speedy Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conditioning ships an update fortnightly, Speedy Reader every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Conditioning versus Speedy Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConditioningSpeedy Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElliot FiskeTran Duc Thu

Customer experience

Conditioning

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speedy Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Conditioning

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly (3 months free)3 Months trial$3.991 Year
2 purchases

Speedy Reader

One-time2
  • Ads Free$9.99
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Conditioning free?
Conditioning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedy Reader free?
Speedy Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Conditioning or Speedy Reader?
Conditioning and Speedy Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Conditioning or Speedy Reader have ads?
Neither Conditioning nor Speedy Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conditioning or Speedy Reader?
Conditioning ships an update fortnightly, and Speedy Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Conditioning was updated on October 30, 2026 and Speedy Reader on October 30, 2026.

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