MotionRead vs Breu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MotionRead
Read full descriptionHide full description
CANβT FOCUS? READ FASTER. MotionRead is a speed reading app designed to help you improve focus, increase reading speed, and finish more books. In a world of short-form content and constant notifications, traditional reading feels slow. MotionRead trains your brain to process text faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time at the center of your screen, reducing eye movement and minimizing distractions. This helps increase words per minute (WPM) while maintaining comprehension. WHY MOTIONREAD WORKS β’ Improve reading speed with guided training β’ Reduce subvocalization β’ Strengthen focus and concentration β’ Boost comprehension and retention READ ANYTHING β’ Import PDFs and EPUBs β’ Save web articles to read offline β’ Clean, distraction-free reading mode β’ Automatically removes ads and clutter BUILT FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS & READERS β’ Study faster β’ Move through research and reports efficiently β’ Finish books in less time β’ Train from 300 WPM to advanced speeds Whether you want to read books faster, improve productivity, or build better reading habits, MotionRead helps you develop real speed reading skills. Stop scrolling. Start reading faster. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Breu
Read full descriptionHide full description
Read 2-3x faster while maintaining 100% comprehension. Breu uses scientifically-validated RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology backed by 50+ years of cognitive research. WHY BREU WORKS Traditional reading wastes 40-50% of your time on eye movements. Breu eliminates inefficient saccades by presenting words at the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP)βexactly where your brain recognizes them fastest. INTELLIGENT FEATURES Adaptive Word Timing: Difficult words display longer, common words flash faster Smart Punctuation Pauses: Natural breaks at periods, commas, and paragraphs based on cognitive research ORP Centering: Each word positioned at the scientifically-proven recognition point (35% into the word) Progress Auto-Save: Pick up exactly where you left off Three Reading Themes: Light, Sepia, and Dark modes for comfortable reading Adjustable Speed: 100-1000 WPM rangeβfind your perfect pace Share Extension: Import articles directly from Safari and any browser Multi-Article Library: Save and manage multiple articles with reading progress Swipe Gestures: Skip forward/back or pause without touching the controls PERFECT FOR Students tackling heavy reading loads, professionals with endless reports, researchers processing papers, book lovers optimizing their time, or anyone wanting to read more in less time. PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your reading material. No analytics, no tracking, no servers. Your reading is completely private. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN Every feature is grounded in peer-reviewed research from leading cognitive scientists. Based on studies from Rayner, Potter, Just & Carpenter, and other pioneers in reading science. HOW TO USE 1. Paste text from clipboard, or share any article from Safari 2. Adjust your reading speed 3. Tap play and watch your productivity soar Start at 250-300 WPM and gradually increase as you get comfortable. Most users find their sweet spot between 400-600 WPM. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, scientifically-optimized speed reading. Transform your reading today with Breu.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Breu at none against MotionRead's 4. MotionRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. MotionRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Breu asks for nothing beyond the download.
MotionRead ships an update weekly, Breu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotionRead | Breu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daksh Kaushik | Carlos Gibernau Crespo |
In-app purchases
MotionRead
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
Breu
No in-app purchases









