# BookShelf Reader vs SpeedRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookShelf Reader at none against SpeedRead's 3. BookShelf Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeedRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BookShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookShelf Reader | SpeedRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 37 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heyson Betancourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877895203) | [Dmitrii Korchagin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792124937) |

## What reviewers say

### BookShelf Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-reader/id6759291461)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpeedRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedread-epub-and-pdf/id6792124935)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeedRead Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SpeedRead Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SpeedRead Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookShelf Reader free?

BookShelf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpeedRead free?

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

### Do BookShelf Reader or SpeedRead have ads?

Neither BookShelf Reader nor SpeedRead shows ads.

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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.*