# ReadFast vs SpeedRead

ReadFast and SpeedRead are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. ReadFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month 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.

ReadFast ships an update every 7 months, SpeedRead daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadFast | SpeedRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Daily** |
| Size | 39 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bjorn Gunnarsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873243512) | [Gadi Matelzon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883946909) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfast-speed-reading-app/id6758511865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadFast Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ReadFast Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| ReadFast Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |


### SpeedRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedread-train-your-focus/id6760334428)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeedRead Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SpeedRead Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadFast free?

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

### Is SpeedRead free?

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

### Do ReadFast or SpeedRead have ads?

Neither ReadFast nor SpeedRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadFast or SpeedRead?

ReadFast ships an update every 7 months, and SpeedRead daily. Most recently, ReadFast was updated on October 25, 2026 and SpeedRead 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.*