Comparison

Steady Read vs Mimir Books

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

Head to head
About

Steady Read

Features
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You can read faster than you think. Steady Read shows you one word at a time, centered on the exact letter your brain naturally locks onto. No scanning. No re-reading. No losing your place. Just focus. Start at 200 WPM. Work your way to 900. Most people surprise themselves on the first try. Paste any text, or upload PDFs, EPUBs, DOC files, and more with Steady Read Pro. The words come to you, all you have to do is watch. Built-in instrumental tracks that match your reading pace. Custom jazz and folk designed to keep you locked in without distraction. Skip tracks, repeat favorites, or turn it off entirely. Set your pace from 60 to 1200 WPM. Scrub through your text. Pause anytime. Pick up exactly where you left off. Traditional reading wastes time on eye movement (jumping between words, drifting to margins, re-reading lines you just read). Steady Read eliminates all of that. Your eyes stay still. Your brain does the rest. Great for books, articles, meeting notes, research papers, study material, or anything you've been meaning to read but haven't found the time. Free to use with pasted text. Upgrade to Pro to upload files β€” PDFs, EPUBs, DOC, DOCX, TXT, and ZIP. Terms of Use: https://www.steadyread.com/terms.html

About

Mimir Books

Features
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Transform your reading habit with Mimir Books. Whether you are a casual reader or a bookworm aiming to beat your yearly challenge, Mimir Books is the definitive tool to read, track, manage, and understand your reading life. Designed by DΓ©dalo Studio with a focus on privacy, aesthetics, and simplicity, Mimir offers a distraction-free experience to help you focus on what matters most: Reading. Key Features: - Beautiful EPUB Reader (NEW) Read your favorite books directly within the app. Open your EPUB files in a clean, customizable, and distraction-free environment. Highlight your favorite quotes and let Mimir automatically save your exact page and progress. - Cloud Sync & Windows App (Premium) Take your library everywhere. Read on your phone while commuting, and continue exactly where you left off on your PC with our dedicated Windows desktop app. Your progress, highlights, and library sync seamlessly across all your devices. - Smart Reading Timer Track your reading sessions in real-time. Just hit play, read, and let Mimir handle the logging to help you build a consistent habit. - Library Management Organize your books into clear categories: Reading Now, Want to Read, and Finished. Search and add books instantly using our extensive online database, or create custom entries for rare editions. - Insightful Statistics Visualize your progress like never before. β€’ Reading Heatmap: See your reading consistency at a glance. β€’ Progress Bars: Track how close you are to finishing each book. β€’ Time & Pages: Detailed breakdown of your speed and dedication. - Private & Offline First Your library belongs to you. Mimir Books works completely offline using a local database, ensuring your books and data are always accessible, even without an internet connection. Why Mimir Books? β€’ No Ads: Enjoy a clean, uninterrupted interface forever. β€’ Stunning Aesthetics: Beautiful dark mode and customizable themes. β€’ Fast & Lightweight: Built with the latest technology for smooth performance. Start your journey today. Download Mimir Books and build a reading habit that lasts. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply to this app: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Steady Read3 screens
Mimir Books4 screens

Verdict

The call

Steady Read and Mimir Books are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Steady Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Mimir Books sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Steady Read versus Mimir Books: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteady ReadMimir Books
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size66 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin UhlmannJuan Bautista Galvan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steady Read

Subscriptions1
  • Steady Read Pro$4.991 Month
3 purchases

Mimir Books

Subscriptions2
  • Mimir Books: Monthly Access$3.991 Month
  • Mimir Books: Yearly Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mimir Books: Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Steady Read free?
Steady Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimir Books free?
Mimir Books is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steady Read or Mimir Books have ads?
Neither Steady Read nor Mimir Books shows ads.

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