leaf vs SpeedRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
leaf
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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.
SpeedRead
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Read faster without losing focus. SpeedRead is a modern reading app built around RSVP, a reading method that shows words one at a time to reduce eye movement and help you stay locked in. Whether you want to build a stronger reading habit, practice focus, or move through articles, books, and study material more efficiently, SpeedRead gives you a clean reading experience designed for momentum. With SpeedRead, you can: โข Use a unique speed reading method โข Practice with built-in warmups, drills, stories, and challenges โข Upload your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files โข Adjust your reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM โข Track reading progress over time SpeedRead is built for readers who want more focus, less re-reading, and a faster way to get through meaningful content. Some features require a premium subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: leaf at none against SpeedRead's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.
leaf ships an update every 3 weeks, SpeedRead daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | leaf | SpeedRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alihan SELIMOGLU | Gadi Matelzon |
In-app purchases
leaf
No in-app purchases
SpeedRead
- SpeedRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SpeedRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year






