Comparison

leaf vs SpeedRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

SpeedRead

Features
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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: โ€ข Use a unique speed reading method โ€ข Practice with built-in warmups, drills, stories, and challenges โ€ข Upload your own PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and TXT files โ€ข Adjust your reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM โ€ข 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/

Screenshots

leaf4 screens
SpeedRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. SpeedRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

leaf ships an update every 3 weeks, SpeedRead daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
leaf versus SpeedRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterleafSpeedRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlihan SELIMOGLUGadi Matelzon

In-app purchases

None

leaf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpeedRead

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SpeedRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is leaf free?
leaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedRead free?
SpeedRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do leaf or SpeedRead have ads?
Neither leaf nor SpeedRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, leaf or SpeedRead?
leaf ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpeedRead daily. Most recently, leaf was updated on October 19, 2026 and SpeedRead on October 7, 2026.

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