MotionRead vs SpeedRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MotionRead
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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/
SpeedRead
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Read faster without losing focus. SpeedRead is a modern reading app built around RSVP, a reading method that shows words one at a time to reduce eye movement and help you stay locked in. Whether you want to build a stronger reading habit, practice focus, or move through articles, books, and study material more efficiently, SpeedRead gives you a clean reading experience designed for momentum. With SpeedRead, you can: β’ Use a unique speed reading method β’ Practice with built-in warmups, drills, stories, and challenges β’ Upload your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files β’ Adjust your reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM β’ Track reading progress over time SpeedRead is built for readers who want more focus, less re-reading, and a faster way to get through meaningful content. Some features require a premium subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpeedRead at 15.1 against MotionRead's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MotionRead ships an update weekly, SpeedRead daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotionRead | SpeedRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daksh Kaushik | Gadi Matelzon |
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
SpeedRead
- SpeedRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SpeedRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









