Comparison

Minimalist Phone vs Bionic Reading® Fonts

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

Head to head
About

Minimalist Phone

Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free launcher with customizable widgets and retro themes. Quickly access your favorite apps and enjoy a cleaner, more focused mobile experience. Unlock premium features for unlimited apps and advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Customizable widget layouts
  • Retro-inspired design themes
  • Quick app access
  • Premium customization options
  • Unlimited apps (Pro)
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a minimalist powerhouse with MakeRetro - the ultimate widget-based launcher. KEY FEATURES: • Clean, distraction-free interface • Customizable widget layouts • Retro-inspired design themes • Quick app access • Premium customization options PERFECT FOR: • Minimalism enthusiasts • Productivity-focused users • Anyone wanting a cleaner iPhone experience Get Pro to unlock: • Unlimited apps • Advanced themes • Custom layouts • Premium wallpapers Download MakeRetro today and rediscover the joy of simplicity.

About

Bionic Reading® Fonts

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Bionic Reading® Fonts is the upgrade for your eyes – as a real font, installed directly on your iPhone and iPad. The patented Bionic Reading® method visually emphasizes words, so your eyes find orientation faster. Once installed, use it in any app that offers its own font picker. ONE SUBSCRIPTION, ALL YOUR DEVICES. Your subscription is tied to your Apple ID, not to a single device. Once subscribed, install the Bionic Reading® Fonts on iPhone and iPad – at no extra cost. THREE PACKAGES. • Bionic Reading®: Sans Serif, Fixation 1–5, 10 styles • Bionic Reading® Serif: Serif, Fixation 1–5, 10 styles • Bionic Reading® Bundle: Both families, Fixation 1–5, 20 styles WHERE THE BIONIC READING® FONTS WORK. Once installed, your Bionic Reading® Fonts appear system-wide under Settings→ General→ Fonts→ My Fonts. You can use them in any app that offers its own font picker. On iPhone and iPad: • Apple Pages, Keynote, Numbers • GoodNotes • Procreate (on iPhone: Procreate Pocket) • and many more. Additionally on iPad: • Affinity Designer, Photo, Publisher • Final Cut Pro for iPad • and many more. Whether an app supports custom fonts is always up to that app. WHERE THE BIONIC READING® FONTS DON’T WORK. Apple doesn’t allow custom fonts everywhere. They definitely don’t work in: the system interface (Home Screen, Settings), Apple Notes, Messages/iMessage, Safari, Apple Books, or virtually all social media and messenger apps such as Instagram, TikTok, or WhatsApp – these apps always use their own, fixed fonts. Currently, they also don’t work in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, since these apps don’t support custom fonts – on iPhone and iPad alike. WHO IS THE APP FOR? For everyone who reads and writes a lot – on iPhone as well as iPad. For school, university, work, and creative projects in apps like Pages, GoodNotes, or Procreate. Many people with ADHD, dyslexia, or other reading difficulties report that Bionic Reading® helps them grasp and understand content faster. Bionic Reading® is not a medical product and does not replace diagnosis or therapy. But for many people, it can be a real “Game Changer” in everyday life. MORE POSSIBILITIES ON MAC. On the Mac, Bionic Reading® opens up even more possibilities – as a classic desktop font, usable in virtually any program. The Bionic Reading® Fonts for Mac are a separate product, available directly at bionic-reading.com. ALSO FOR CHAT AND SOCIAL MEDIA APPS. If you’d like to use Bionic Reading® in chat and social media apps specifically, we recommend our app “Bionic Reading® Font Keyboard” (available separately on the App Store) – it works on a different principle and writes Bionic Reading® directly in virtually any typing app. A FAIR SUBSCRIPTION FOR ALL FEATURES. With your subscription, you get full access to install the Bionic Reading® Fonts included in your chosen package. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the selected rate. You’re supporting not just an app, but the idea of making reading easier, more beautiful, and more accessible. Terms of Use: https://bionic-reading.com/bionic-reading-font-software-license-agreement/ TYPOGRAPHY. DESIGN. SWITZERLAND. Bionic Reading® comes from Switzerland. With over 30 years of typography experience, we know that small details make a big difference: how a word looks, where the eye stops, and how quickly text is understood. That is exactly why Bionic Reading® was developed. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR BIONIC READING®. Bionic Reading® is a patented method and has received international awards. • German Innovation Award 2023: Gold (highest distinction) • German Design Award 2023: Gold (highest distinction) The one and only from Switzerland is a “Life Changer” for Lisa, a “Game Changer” for Tommy and “Absolutely Mind Blowing” for Kelly.

Screenshots

Minimalist Phone3 screens
Bionic Reading® Fonts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bionic Reading® Fonts at every 6 days against Minimalist Phone's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minimalist Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bionic Reading® Fonts sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimalist Phone ships an update every 5 months, Bionic Reading® Fonts every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Minimalist Phone versus Bionic Reading® Fonts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimalist PhoneBionic Reading® Fonts
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONE SML LAB PTE. LTD.Bionic Reading AG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimalist Phone

One-time1
  • MakeRetro Pro$9.99
6 purchases

Bionic Reading® Fonts

Subscriptions6
  • Bionic Reading®$4.901 Month
  • Bionic Reading® Serif$4.901 Month
  • Bionic Reading® Bundle$7.901 Month
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  • Bionic Reading®$49.001 Year
  • Bionic Reading® Serif$49.001 Year
  • Bionic Reading® Bundle$79.001 Year

Questions

Is Minimalist Phone free?
Minimalist Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bionic Reading® Fonts free?
Bionic Reading® Fonts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimalist Phone or Bionic Reading® Fonts have ads?
Neither Minimalist Phone nor Bionic Reading® Fonts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimalist Phone or Bionic Reading® Fonts?
Minimalist Phone ships an update every 5 months, and Bionic Reading® Fonts every 6 days. Most recently, Minimalist Phone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bionic Reading® Fonts on October 24, 2026.

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