BionicWords vs Calnote

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 — 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 — 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 — from a gentle 50 WPM to a blazing 1500 WPM WHAT YOU CAN READ Paste any text — articles, study notes, emails, blog posts, book chapters. Import TXT files directly. Upgrade to Pro to import PDFs and EPUBs — 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 — even at high speeds. SPEED PRESETS FOR EVERY LEVEL Chill (150 WPM) — relaxed, easy comprehension Normal (250 WPM) — average adult reading speed Fast (400 WPM) — comfortable push Rapid (600 WPM) — serious readers Insane (900 WPM) — speed reading territory Ludicrous (1200+ WPM) — test your limits Or set any custom speed with the precision slider and fine-tune buttons — 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 — leaving only the words and your focus. BIONICWORDS PRO — 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 — get through textbooks and papers in half the time Professionals — stay on top of reports, briefs, and industry reading Book lovers — finally finish that reading list Lifelong learners — consume more knowledge, retain more of it Anyone who reads on a screen — which is everyone Your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. Just reading, faster.

Calnote is a local-first minimalist calendar journal. Open the monthly calendar, tap any date, and record mood notes, reflections, and daily thoughts in seconds. [What you can do] • View a continuous monthly calendar with clearer highlights for today, lunar dates, and recorded days • Write daily notes, weekly reviews, ideas, and reflections with auto-save • Full-text search entries and jump back to the exact day • Optional iCloud sync across devices • Export Markdown for backup and further writing Data is stored on your device by default. If sync is enabled, transfer uses Apple iCloud / CloudKit private database. Privacy Policy: https://calnoteapp.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/