Comparison

PulseRead vs SpeedRead

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

Head to head
About

PulseRead

Features
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Read faster. Focus better. Build a reading habit that lasts. PulseRead is a focused reading app designed to help you improve your reading pace, stay engaged, and make reading part of your daily routine. Read short daily texts, import your own documents, follow a guided 7-day reading route, and adjust your reading experience to match your pace and goals. Whether you're studying, working through reports, reading articles, reviewing textbooks, or simply trying to read more consistently, PulseRead gives you a calmer and more intentional way to read. READ AT YOUR OWN PACE Use PulseRead’s focused word-by-word reader to move through text with less distraction. β€’ Adjust reading speed freely β€’ Return to the previous sentence when you need more context β€’ Open the full text at any time β€’ Continue exactly where you left off β€’ Review a summary after each reading session β€’ Answer short comprehension questions to check your understanding BUILD A DAILY READING HABIT The Today screen gives you a simple place to start each day. β€’ Read a free daily text β€’ Set a personal daily reading goal β€’ Continue unfinished reading with one tap β€’ Track your daily progress and consistency β€’ Get optional reading reminders at the time you choose If you complete your daily goal, PulseRead won’t send an unnecessary reminder. FOLLOW A 7-DAY READING ROUTE Build momentum with seven original guided readings. Each day includes a short text and a task based on your personal reading goal. β€’ Seven original reading sessions β€’ Goal-based daily tasks β€’ Personal notes for each day β€’ Progress stays saved even if you miss a day β€’ Days 1 and 2 are available for free Continue the full route with PulseRead Pro. BRING YOUR OWN DOCUMENTS Turn the material you already want to read into focused reading sessions. Import: β€’ PDF β€’ EPUB β€’ ODT β€’ Text documents Free users receive 3 document imports every calendar month. Your monthly allowance refreshes automatically. Built-in PulseRead readings do not use your import allowance. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of how your reading develops over time. β€’ Reading time β€’ Words read β€’ Reading speed β€’ Daily progress β€’ Reading streaks β€’ Session history MAKE READING COMFORTABLE Customize PulseRead to fit the way you like to read. Choose your preferred appearance, typography, reading speed, and other reading settings for a more comfortable experience. PULSEREAD PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: β€’ Unlimited document imports β€’ Full access to the 7-day reading route β€’ Focus Session timer β€’ Full Pro reading experience Start small. Read with focus. Build consistency. Subscription Information: PulseRead Pro is available as an auto-renewable yearly subscription. Pricing may vary by region and will be shown before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://serhatbilenn.github.io/pulseread-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpeedRead

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Read faster. Learn more. One minute a day. Speed Read trains your brain to read faster using short, daily sessions, so you can absorb more books, ideas, and information in less time. How it works: Speed Read uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), a proven technique that displays one word at a time in the centre of your screen. Each word flashes at your chosen speed, measured in words per minute (WPM). A highlighted letter keeps your eyes fixed in one place, eliminating unnecessary eye movement and letting your brain process text much faster. One minute a day Each session takes about one minute. That's it. Over time, as your brain adapts, you gradually increase your WPM and become a noticeably faster reader. Track your progress Inside the app you can track your reading speed, daily practice sessions, progress over time, and streaks so you stay consistent. Why it matters: Reading is one of the most powerful ways to learn. Faster reading means more books, more ideas, and more knowledge, applied to your goals, your career, and your life. Small daily improvements compound. Start today. UBSCRIPTION INFORMATION A Speedread subscription is required for full access to the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use β€” https://www.getspeedread.app/terms Privacy Policy β€” https://www.getspeedread.app/privacy Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Reach us at getspeedread@gmail.com

Screenshots

PulseRead4 screens
SpeedRead3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SpeedRead at 3 against PulseRead's 1. SpeedRead also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PulseRead sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PulseRead versus SpeedRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseReadSpeedRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur SendurNiall Wade

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PulseRead

Subscriptions1
  • PulseRead Pro$9.991 Year
2 purchases

SpeedRead

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedRead Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SpeedRead Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PulseRead free?
PulseRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeedRead free?
SpeedRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PulseRead or SpeedRead have ads?
Neither PulseRead nor SpeedRead shows ads.

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