# BLACKCELL vs NimbleRead

The clearest difference is rating: BLACKCELL at 5.0 against NimbleRead's 4.5. BLACKCELL also leads on ads (none vs shown). NimbleRead's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLACKCELL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NimbleRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BLACKCELL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

BLACKCELL ships an update monthly, NimbleRead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLACKCELL | NimbleRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackcell/id6759227535/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hollis Wynne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877546716) | [Yeap Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848737431) |

## What reviewers say

### BLACKCELL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackcell/id6759227535)

This app securely stores your passwords, documents, and notes locally on your device. It offers auto-fill for faster logins and password generation, keeping your digital life organized and protected without cloud dependency or tracking.

**Highlights:** Secure password storage, AutoFill for quick logins, Secure notes creation, Document and photo storage, Strong password generation, Organize with groups, Import from other managers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BLACKCELL Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BLACKCELL Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### NimbleRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbleread-speed-reading/id6772210692)

This app presents words one at a time, centered on the screen, to help you read faster and improve focus. It eliminates the need for scrolling and reduces eye strain, making it easier to consume long texts and books.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), Zero scrolling and reduced eye strain, Import own PDFs, ePubs, and text files, Send articles from the web, Built-in free classic books and Wikipedia articles, Progress tracking and adjustable speed, Focus improvement for ADHD and dyslexia

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLACKCELL free?

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

### Is NimbleRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BLACKCELL or NimbleRead?

BLACKCELL is rated higher. BLACKCELL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NimbleRead averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do BLACKCELL or NimbleRead have ads?

NimbleRead shows ads; BLACKCELL does not.

### Which is updated more often, BLACKCELL or NimbleRead?

BLACKCELL ships an update monthly, and NimbleRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, BLACKCELL was updated on October 23, 2026 and NimbleRead on October 10, 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.*