# Simply Read | Speed Reading vs Steady Read

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Read | Speed Reading at none against Steady Read's 1. Steady Read's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steady Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Simply Read | Speed Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Read | Speed Reading | Steady Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanotech Computers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829147031) | [Martin Uhlmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873151354) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Read | Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-read-speed-reading/id6757766879)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Steady Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-read/id6758485694)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steady Read Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Read | Speed Reading free?

Simply Read | Speed Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Steady Read free?

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

### Do Simply Read | Speed Reading or Steady Read have ads?

Neither Simply Read | Speed Reading nor Steady Read shows ads.

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