Comparison

leaf vs Speed Read Anything

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

Head to head
About

leaf

Features
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Read like you mean it. Most people don't read less because they're busy. They read less because starting feels heavy, and stopping feels easy. Leaf changes that. Leaf is a calm, focused reading app built around one idea: reading should feel good. Not like a workout. Not like a habit you're failing at. Just good. What Leaf does: - Trains your eyes to read faster without losing comprehension - Builds a reading rhythm that sticks; naturally, without streaks or guilt - Creates a distraction-free environment designed to feel like a book, not a dashboard - Tracks your progress quietly, in the background, without making a show of it Who it's for: Leaf is for people who already love books but can't seem to make time for them. For people who want to read more without turning reading into another thing to optimize. For people who want to finish the stack on their nightstand before it becomes furniture. No gamification. No dopamine traps. No notification that says "your streak is at risk." Just you and the page. Download Leaf and read something today.

About

Speed Read Anything

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method. Access content from URLs, social media, books, and documents. Track your progress and improve vocabulary with built-in exercises.

Highlights
  • RSVP reading technology
  • Read from URLs, social media, and files
  • Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM
  • Customizable chunk sizes and fonts
  • Reading stats and progress tracking
  • Speed tests and vocabulary quizzes
Features
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SpeedRead uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology to help you read faster and retain more — one word at a time, at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN SPEED READ: • Any URL or pasted text • X (Twitter) posts and threads • Substack articles • RSS feeds from your favorite sites • Classic books from Project Gutenberg • Imported EPUB and PDF files • The Bible • AI-generated news summaries • Vocabulary & burst training exercises FEATURES: • Adjustable reading speed up to 1000 WPM • Customizable chunk sizes and fonts • Reading stats and progress tracking • Speed tests and burst training • Vocabulary quizzes • Bookmarks • Share extension — speed read from any app • One-time purchase, no subscriptions ever 5 free reads included so you can try before you buy.

Screenshots

leaf4 screens
Speed Read Anything4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: leaf at none against Speed Read Anything's 1. leaf also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Read Anything sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

leaf ships an update every 3 weeks, Speed Read Anything every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
leaf versus Speed Read Anything: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterleafSpeed Read Anything
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlihan SELIMOGLUQUINTILIAN LLC

In-app purchases

None

leaf

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Read Anything

One-time1
  • Speed Read Pro — Lifetime Access$6.99

Questions

Is leaf free?
leaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Read Anything free?
Speed Read Anything is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do leaf or Speed Read Anything have ads?
Neither leaf nor Speed Read Anything shows ads.
Which is updated more often, leaf or Speed Read Anything?
leaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speed Read Anything every 2 months. Most recently, leaf was updated on October 25, 2026 and Speed Read Anything on October 5, 2026.

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