Comparison

Comma Reading App vs UX Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

Comma Reading App

Organize your EPUB and PDF library with a minimalist reader. Enjoy lifelike read-aloud voices, smart categorization, and note-taking features, all processed privately on your device. An optional Pro upgrade enables iCloud syncing across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • EPUB & PDF import
  • On-device AI categorization
  • Lifelike read-aloud voices
  • Highlights and notes
  • Distraction-free reading
  • iCloud Sync (Pro)
Features
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A beautiful home for your EPUBs & PDFs. Lifelike read-aloud voices, smart organisation, highlights & excerpts. All private, all on-device. Sync in iCloud with Pro. Comma is a minimalist EPUB and PDF reader for people who value simplicity, privacy, and focus. Built with Apple's latest technologies, it turns your digital library into a beautiful, organised collection while staying out of the way when you read. Library - Import EPUB and PDF files with ease - Add free, public-domain books from Standard Ebooks, built right in - Smart categorisation and custom categories - Search by title or author - Immersive Library Explorer for browsing and discovery - Home Screen widget for the books you're reading Apple Intelligence - Automatic book categorisation - Chapter summaries for quick understanding - All processing happens on-device for complete privacy Reading - Clean, distraction-free reading experience - Multiple themes, fonts, and layout options - Paginated or scrolling reading modes - Automatic position saving - Highlights, notes, and full-text search - Save memorable passages to the Excerpts Wall - "More Info" sheet with cover, description, publisher, and page count Listen (Read Aloud) - Natural, expressive neural voices that run entirely on-device Six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish - Over 25 voices with previews, plus built-in system voices - Adjustable speed, and listening continues in the background Comma Pro (One-Time Purchase) - iCloud Sync across your Apple devices - Sync library, reading progress, highlights, notes, and excerpts - Offload books to save storage while keeping your reading data More Features - Long-press any cover for quick actions - Per-book reading preferences - Adaptive reading controls - Reading progress tracking - Duplicate detection - Optimised for iPhone and iPad Privacy First - No ads. No tracking. No accounts. Your library stays yours. Apple Intelligence features require iOS 18.2 or later and a supported device (iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or iPad with M1 chip or later). Unsupported devices use smart fallback categorisation while keeping full reading functionality. Neural Read Aloud voices download separately and require a recent device.

About

UX Speed Reader

Features
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Read faster. Stay Focused. Retain more. Transform the way you read. Designed for speed and comprehension, UX Speed Reader uses scientifically proven 'RSVP' (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read any document at speeds you never thought possible. Import ebooks, PDFs, and documents directly from your files or iCloud Drive. We support all major formats including EPUB, PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, HTML, Markdown, and more. You can even paste text directly into the app. Core Features (Free forever) - RSVP: One word at a time, precisely positioned for optimal recognition. Your eyes stay still while the words come to you. - Universal format support: Read EPUBs, PDFs, Word documents, plain text, and 10+ other formats. - Paste any text: Copy from anywhere, paste, and start speed reading instantly. - Automatic chapters: Jump between chapters in supported ebooks with full progress tracking. - Reading progress: Pick up exactly where you left off. The app highlights the optimal recognition point (ORP) in each word, the natural focus point your brain seeks, reducing eye movement and increasing reading speed without losing comprehension. Pro Features - Push your reading to the next level. Support this app's development and unlock advanced capabilities: - Speeds up to 1000 WPM (words-per-minute): Break through the free tier limit and read at professional speed-reading levels. - Immersive mode: Hide all controls in reading mode for a distraction-free, focused reading experience. - Intelligent pacing: Automatic pauses at punctuation for natural rhythm and better comprehension. - Custom anchor colors: Personalise the ORP highlight with 7 color options. - Reading insights: Track your progress with detailed analytics including time saved, reading streaks, and speed percentages. Read faster. Download UX Speed Reader now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/Connagh/881bb395561c33d6250fe1b957096638

Screenshots

Comma Reading App4 screens
UX Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

Comma Reading App and UX Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Comma Reading App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UX Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Comma Reading App versus UX Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComma Reading AppUX Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.626.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaleh KayyaliCONNAGH CHRISTOPHER E MCDONALD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Comma Reading App

One-time1
  • Comma Pro$2.99
3 purchases

UX Speed Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Comma Reading App free?
Comma Reading App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UX Speed Reader free?
UX Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Comma Reading App or UX Speed Reader have ads?
Neither Comma Reading App nor UX Speed Reader shows ads.

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