Memory Deck vs Blinkword Speed Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Memory Deck
Sharpen your mind by memorizing a deck of cards using a unique combination of mind mapping and card recall techniques. Learn proven memory strategies used by experts to enhance cognitive abilities and improve recall.
- Card memorization challenge
- Mind mapping techniques
- Memory athlete strategies
- Cognitive skill enhancement
- Proven mental training
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Unlock the power of your memory with Memory Deck: Mind Maps — a unique app designed to sharpen your mind through one of the most proven mental training exercises: memorizing a full deck of cards. This app takes you beyond standard memory games. By combining the science of mind mapping with the classic challenge of card recall, you’ll learn powerful memory techniques used by mental athletes, memory champions, and top learners around the world.
Blinkword Speed Reading
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Read faster. Understand more. Build a habit. Blinkword is a speed reading app built on RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time in a fixed position, eliminating eye movement and helping you read 2-3x faster with full comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Words flash on screen at your chosen pace. Blinkword highlights the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) — the anchor letter your eye naturally focuses on — so your brain processes each word instantly. Dynamic timing automatically adjusts for long words, punctuation, and paragraph breaks, giving you a natural reading rhythm even at high speeds. IMPORT ANYTHING • Open PDFs and ePubs with automatic chapter detection • Paste text directly or import files from other apps • Chapters, bookmarks, and table of contents are preserved FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE READING • Speed range from 100 to 1,000 WPM • Adjustable font size (24–72pt) • Toggle anchor letter highlighting and focus guides • Intuitive gesture controls — swipe to adjust speed, tap to pause • 9 stunning themes including Dark, Sepia, Midnight, Ocean, and more TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Daily reading goals with progress rings • Streaks to keep you motivated • Weekly velocity charts and all-time statistics • Words read, reading time, average WPM, peak speed, and more • Achievement badges for milestones STAY ORGANIZED • Grid and list views for your library • Smart filters: Currently Reading, Completed, Unread, PDFs, ePubs • Custom collections and folders • Search across your entire library • Continue Reading carousel for quick access BUILT FOR iOS • Beautiful dark-first design with animated backgrounds • Haptic feedback throughout • iCloud sync across all your devices • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility support • Share Extension for importing from any app FREE TO START Import up to 3 documents and read at up to 400 WPM with basic themes and statistics — no account required. BLINKWORD PREMIUM Unlock unlimited documents, speeds up to 1,000 WPM, ePub support, premium themes, advanced statistics, iCloud sync, bookmarks, word search, and an ad-free experience. Start reading smarter today. Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The clearest difference is price: Blinkword Speed Reading at Free against Memory Deck's $0.99. Memory Deck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Blinkword Speed Reading is free to download; Memory Deck costs $0.99 up front. Blinkword Speed Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Memory Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Memory Deck against 5.0 for Blinkword Speed Reading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Memory Deck | Blinkword Speed Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mason Earl | Shawn Gilronan |
In-app purchases
Memory Deck
No in-app purchases
Blinkword Speed Reading
- Blinkword Premium$4.991 Month
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