ADHD vs Bookus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADHD
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Read faster. Stay focused. Finish more. ADHD – Reader is a distraction-free speed-reading app. Instead of scanning lines of text, words appear one at a time in a fixed position — helping your brain process information faster with less eye movement. Just press and hold to read. Release to pause. • No subscriptions. • No in-app purchases. • No ads. • No account creation needed. _____ Built for Focus • One word at a time — no scrolling • Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) letter highlighted for faster comprehension • Fixed visual guide column for consistent eye position • Pure black, distraction-free interface Designed especially for readers who struggle with attention, screen clutter, or losing their place. _____ Speed That Adapts to You • Adjustable speed from 200 to 800+ Words Per Minute (WPM) • Tap to change speed instantly • Smart pacing for long words and punctuation • Resume exactly where you left off Start at 300–400 WPM and gradually increase as your reading improves. _____ Read Anything • Share text directly from Safari, Notes, Mail, or any app • Share articles and URLs to the app • Library saves everything automatically for offline reading • Swipe to manage your reading list _____ Simple Controls • Press and hold anywhere to start • Lift your finger to pause instantly • Remembers where you left off to come back later and continue • Track progress with a built-in reading bar Minimal UI. Maximum flow. _____ Who It’s For • Readers with ADHD • Students studying dense material • Professionals reviewing long documents • 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.
Bookus
This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, reading time, and daily streaks. Visualize your reading activity with charts and keep your current book front and center with widgets.
- Track reading sessions and time
- Log page progress
- Build daily reading streaks
- Personal library collection
- Stats and insights on reading habits
- Reading activity charts
- Home screen widgets
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Bookus is a minimalist reading tracker designed for people who read physical books and want to see real progress. • Read with intention Start a session when you open a book and log your progress when you finish. Bookus tracks your reading time so nothing gets lost. • Track your progress Log pages and see how far you’ve come. Stay motivated by watching your book progress grow. • Build your streak Read every day and keep your streak alive. A simple system that actually works. • Your personal library Add books and build your own collection of what you’ve read. • Stats and insights See how long it took you to finish a book, how often you read, and your most productive days. • Reading charts Visualize your reading activity by day and week. • Widgets Keep your reading front and center with widgets showing your current progress. — Bookus helps you turn reading into a consistent habit and read more. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chiapp.tech/bookus/privacy/index.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bookus at Free against ADHD's $1.99. ADHD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Bookus is free to download; ADHD costs $1.99 up front. Bookus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ADHD asks for nothing beyond the download.
ADHD ships an update every 3 days, Bookus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ADHD | Bookus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MapTube AB | Chi App Prodiction |
In-app purchases
ADHD
No in-app purchases
Bookus
- Monthly bookus plus$5.991 Month
- Yearly bookus plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year









