# Speed Reader vs OpenRead

The clearest difference is price: OpenRead at Free against Speed Reader's $3.99. OpenRead also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Speed Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenRead is free to download; Speed Reader costs $3.99 up front. OpenRead sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Speed Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Reader | OpenRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openread-offline-read-aloud/id6796673874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethisham Niazi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777866577) | [Vu Bach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869520433) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-articles-and-pdf/id6758970459)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openread-offline-read-aloud/id6796673874)

Transform your books, documents, and web pages into audiobooks. Import content, select a voice, and listen offline with customizable playback options. Offers a premium upgrade for enhanced features and personalized voices.

**Highlights:** Reads books, documents, and web pages aloud, Offline listening with downloaded voice packs, Customizable playback speed and voices, Bookmark and note-taking functionality, Screen-off listening with lock screen controls, Personalized voice creation with PRO upgrade

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| OpenRead Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Reader free?

Speed Reader costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenRead free?

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

### Do Speed Reader or OpenRead have ads?

Neither Speed Reader nor OpenRead shows ads.

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