Comparison

BionicWords vs AI Markdown Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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BionicWords

Features
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BionicWords uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display text one word at a time at a fixed focal point. Your eyes stay still. Words flow to you. No skimming, no re-reading, no losing your place. Every word lands exactly where your brain expects it. The secret is the Optimal Recognition Point. Each word is displayed with its natural focal letter highlighted โ€” the exact point where your eye locks when reading. Your brain recognises words faster, processes meaning quicker, and retains more. Start at 200 WPM. Work your way to 600. Push past 900 if you dare. Your reading speed is the only limit. HOW IT WORKS Paste any text, open a file, or load from your library Tap play โ€” words appear one at a time, centred on the focal point Your highlighted focal letter stays fixed, your eyes stay relaxed Adjust speed on the fly โ€” from a gentle 50 WPM to a blazing 1500 WPM WHAT YOU CAN READ Paste any text โ€” articles, study notes, emails, blog posts, book chapters. Import TXT files directly. Upgrade to Pro to import PDFs and EPUBs โ€” BionicWords intelligently strips out page numbers, headers, and formatting noise so you only see the words that matter. SMART READING Not all words are equal. BionicWords automatically pauses slightly longer at sentence endings, clause breaks, and complex words. The rhythm feels natural, not robotic โ€” even at high speeds. SPEED PRESETS FOR EVERY LEVEL Chill (150 WPM) โ€” relaxed, easy comprehension Normal (250 WPM) โ€” average adult reading speed Fast (400 WPM) โ€” comfortable push Rapid (600 WPM) โ€” serious readers Insane (900 WPM) โ€” speed reading territory Ludicrous (1200+ WPM) โ€” test your limits Or set any custom speed with the precision slider and fine-tune buttons โ€” adjustable in real-time, even mid-sentence. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your words read, time elapsed, and actual average WPM after every session. Upgrade to Pro for reading streaks, all-time stats, weekly charts, and a full reading history so you can pick up exactly where you left off. DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN Pure black background. White text. Red focal point. Nothing else. No banners, no pop-ups, no clutter. When you're reading, BionicWords disappears โ€” leaving only the words and your focus. BIONICWORDS PRO โ€” UNLOCK EVERYTHING One-time purchase. No subscription. Keep it forever. Remove all ads Import PDF and EPUB files Reading history and bookmarks Resume where you left off Advanced stats and reading streaks 6 premium themes including Sepia, Midnight, and OLED Extra fonts including OpenDyslexic for accessibility Unlimited daily reading sessions BUILT FOR Students โ€” get through textbooks and papers in half the time Professionals โ€” stay on top of reports, briefs, and industry reading Book lovers โ€” finally finish that reading list Lifelong learners โ€” consume more knowledge, retain more of it Anyone who reads on a screen โ€” which is everyone Your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. Just reading, faster.

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AI Markdown Notes

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Notes, tasks, voice captures, attachments, and AI recall usually end up split across different apps. WashiNote brings them back into one calm, local-first workspace built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Write in Markdown with a focused editor that stays readable as your notes grow. Keep headings, tags, inline images, and long-form writing in one place without turning your workflow into a cluttered document system. Plan work in the same library where you write. WashiNote keeps notes, tasks, and projects connected, so quick ideas, scheduled tasks, and larger project material do not drift apart. Capture more than text: - Record meetings and turn speech into editable note text - Attach PDFs, text files, HTML, images, and audio - Import readable content for search and AI workflows - Save web material through browser sharing flows Recall what you saved: - Search across notes, tasks, projects, and attachments - Use AI to retrieve, summarize, and organize what matters - Build read-only knowledge pages from your own material - Keep related ideas visible through connected context Stay local-first by default. Core writing, planning, capture, and AI workflows work without turning the app into a cloud-dependent workspace. When you want more portability, Pro unlocks iCloud sync across devices, note export, purchase restore, and encrypted `.washi` backup tools. WashiNote is built for people who want a quieter, more durable way to think: one workspace for writing, planning, capturing, and finding things again.

Screenshots

BionicWords4 screens
AI Markdown Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BionicWords at 13.0 against AI Markdown Notes's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BionicWords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AI Markdown Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BionicWords versus AI Markdown Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBionicWordsAI Markdown Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB478 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCODENESTLE PTY LTDTANG CHENGJUN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BionicWords

One-time1
  • BionicWords Pro$3.99
1 purchases

AI Markdown Notes

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BionicWords free?
BionicWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Markdown Notes free?
AI Markdown Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BionicWords or AI Markdown Notes have ads?
Neither BionicWords nor AI Markdown Notes shows ads.

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