MaskNote vs SpeedRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaskNote
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Turn “what you want to memorize” into cloze flashcards—fast. MaskNote lets you create fill-in-the-blank (cloze) questions in seconds by simply dragging to select text. Review offline and reinforce recall efficiently. Try up to 10 cards for free, then unlock all features with a one-time purchase (no subscription). Key features • Create cloze questions by dragging to select any text • Organize by categories, shuffle quizzes, and review mistakes • CSV import/export for bulk management • Works offline—study anywhere (commute, subway, flights) • Download ready-made study sets from MaskNote Plaza • No sign-up, no ads—simple and focused • One-time purchase unlocks full access (no subscription) Great for • JLPT & Japanese learning (vocabulary, kanji, grammar patterns, reading chunks) • Language learning (words, idioms, phrases) • Exam prep and memorization-heavy subjects • Creating quick quizzes for classes or training Privacy & peace of mind MaskNote does not require an account and is designed to minimize data collection. No ads. Pay once to unlock all features—no recurring fees. Start building your own study sets with MaskNote today.
SpeedRead
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SpeedRead trains you to read faster using the RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technique. Words appear one at a time in a fixed spot, so your eyes stop darting across the page. Build your speed gradually with customizable settings. Features: - Word-by-word RSVP display - Speed range: 50-1000 WPM - Focus mode: show 1, 2 or 3 words at a time for space-separated text such as English (the speed counts one display as one, so showing 2 or 3 words gives more words per minute than the set speed) - Japanese and Chinese text is shown in fixed 4-character chunks, and its speed is set in characters per minute (100-1800 CPM) - Optional pauses at punctuation for easier comprehension - White, dark and sepia themes with adjustable font size - Reading statistics, session history and progress tracking - Daily reading streak to keep you practising - Add your own texts or paste articles and book excerpts - Reading level and estimated reading time for the built-in sample texts, an on-screen progress percentage while reading, and unfinished sessions marked in History FREE VERSION AND FULL ACCESS The free version displays banner ads. A one-time Full Access purchase unlocks every feature and removes ads. Customers who previously bought the paid app also continue without ads. The free version includes up to 3 saved texts and up to 14 sessions in History. Analytics charts and CSV export require Full Access. Privacy Policy: https://smallappworks.com/speedread/privacy/ Support: https://smallappworks.com/speedread/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MaskNote at none against SpeedRead's shown. MaskNote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MaskNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpeedRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, SpeedRead every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaskNote | SpeedRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAISUKE MUSASHI | Takumi Sekiguchi |
In-app purchases
MaskNote
- MaskNoteプレミアム$3.99
SpeedRead
- Full Access$1.99








