# Readrrr vs Blinkword Speed Reading

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blinkword Speed Reading at freemium against Readrrr's subscription. Blinkword Speed Reading also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Readrrr's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blinkword Speed Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blinkword Speed Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readrrr has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readrrr | Blinkword Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinkword-speed-reading/id6758642618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 138 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) | [Shawn Gilronan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786789478) |

## What reviewers say

### Readrrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148)

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed-reading technology, Customizable reading speeds, Distraction-free reading environment, PDF import and text extraction, Reading progress tracking, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readrrr Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Blinkword Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinkword-speed-reading/id6758642618)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time. Import documents, customize your reading experience, and track your progress to build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technique, Import PDFs and ePubs, Customizable reading speed (100-1000 WPM), Adjustable font size and themes, Progress tracking and statistics, Library organization with smart filters, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blinkword Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readrrr free?

Readrrr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blinkword Speed Reading free?

Blinkword Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading?

Blinkword Speed Reading is rated higher. Readrrr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Blinkword Speed Reading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading have ads?

Neither Readrrr nor Blinkword Speed Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readrrr or Blinkword Speed Reading?

Readrrr ships an update fortnightly, and Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. Most recently, Readrrr was updated on October 28, 2026 and Blinkword Speed Reading on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*