ADHD vs Speed Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD
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Read faster. Stay focused. Finish more. ADHD β Reader is a distraction-free speed-reading app. Instead of scanning lines of text, words appear one at a time in a fixed position β helping your brain process information faster with less eye movement. Just press and hold to read. Release to pause. β’ No subscriptions. β’ No in-app purchases. β’ No ads. β’ No account creation needed. _____ Built for Focus β’ One word at a time β no scrolling β’ Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) letter highlighted for faster comprehension β’ Fixed visual guide column for consistent eye position β’ Pure black, distraction-free interface Designed especially for readers who struggle with attention, screen clutter, or losing their place. _____ Speed That Adapts to You β’ Adjustable speed from 200 to 800+ Words Per Minute (WPM) β’ Tap to change speed instantly β’ Smart pacing for long words and punctuation β’ Resume exactly where you left off Start at 300β400 WPM and gradually increase as your reading improves. _____ Read Anything β’ Share text directly from Safari, Notes, Mail, or any app β’ Share articles and URLs to the app β’ Library saves everything automatically for offline reading β’ Swipe to manage your reading list _____ Simple Controls β’ Press and hold anywhere to start β’ Lift your finger to pause instantly β’ Remembers where you left off to come back later and continue β’ Track progress with a built-in reading bar Minimal UI. Maximum flow. _____ Who Itβs For β’ Readers with ADHD β’ Students studying dense material β’ Professionals reviewing long documents β’ Anyone who wants to read faster _____ Train your focus. Increase your reading speed. Finish more in less time. ========================== https://adhd-read.com/privacy https://adhd-read.com/terms Zero personal information required. info@maptube.tv for enquiries.
Speed Reading
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Speed Reading is a transparent offline tool for reading books and training speed reading skills. Created for those who want to read faster and more effectively: - Free app - No subscriptions - No ads - No account registration - No analytics trackers - Works completely offline - All data is stored locally on your iPhone FORMAT SUPPORT AND LIBRARY Import books and articles to keep them in one place: - Support for .epub, .fb2, and .txt formats - Fast file parsing and unpacking - Smart text cleaning from unnecessary tags and "junk" - Automatic detection of metadata and covers SPEED READING MODE (RSVP) Master the Rapid Serial Visual Presentation method: - Attention focus (ORP): highlighting the optimal recognition point in the word in red. - Flexible speed setting (WPM): from a comfortable pace to professional speeds. - Smart pauses: the algorithm automatically slows down at punctuation marks and difficult words for better context understanding. - Navigation: fast rewind and forward by words. CLASSIC MODE (PAGES) For thoughtful and comfortable reading: - Full typography customization: choice of font, size, line spacing, and letter spacing. - Margin and indent settings to your taste. - Natural pagination. - Instant switch to speed reading mode with a double tap on any word. STATISTICS AND PROGRESS Track real metrics, not just feelings: - Count of words read and time (for today and all time). - Calculation of real average reading speed (WPM). - Visualization of reading progress for each book. - Estimation of remaining time to finish the book. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your entire library, settings, and statistics are stored exclusively on your device. Speed Reading does not require account creation, does not upload your books to cloud servers, and does not transfer data to third parties.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speed Reading at Free against ADHD's $1.99. ADHD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
Speed Reading is free to download; ADHD costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ADHD ships an update every 3 days, Speed Reading every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADHD | Speed Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MapTube AB | Xeniya Bykhova |
In-app purchases
ADHD
No in-app purchases
Speed Reading
No in-app purchases









