BookMark vs Speed Reading.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookMark
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers various training modes, personalized settings, and a library of free classic books. Track your progress and improve focus with engaging brain exercises.
- Speed reading calibration test
- Flash, Guide, and Listen reading modes
- Free library of 90+ classic books
- News feed subscriptions
- 13 brain training exercises
- Personalized reading settings
- Cross-device sync
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Read faster. Understand more. BookMark is the speed reading app that trains your brain to process text at twice your normal pace while maintaining full comprehension. FIND YOUR READING SPEED Take a quick calibration test to discover your words-per-minute baseline. Track your progress over time as you improve with practice. THREE READING MODES Flash Mode: Words appear one at a time at your chosen speed. Start slow, build fast. This is how speed readers train. Guide Mode: Read naturally while a highlight guides your eyes forward, eliminating re-reading and building focus. Listen Mode: Text-to-speech for when your eyes need a break but your mind wants to keep going. FREE BOOK LIBRARY Browse and download from a curated collection of 90+ classic books, completely free. Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Meditations, and dozens more. All public domain, no strings attached. NEWS FEEDS Subscribe to your favorite news sources and read articles at speed. Reuters, BBC, NPR, Fox News, ESPN, TechCrunch, and many more. Add any website with RSS support. BRAIN TRAINING 13 exercises designed to sharpen the skills behind fast reading: peripheral vision, visual memory, word recognition, and focus. Track your level, earn XP, and maintain your daily streak. PERSONALIZE EVERYTHING Adjust speed, chunk size, themes, fonts, and highlight styles. BookMark adapts to how you read, not the other way around. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with Apple or email. Your reading progress, feed subscriptions, and training levels sync automatically. BOOKMARK PRO Free users get access to 3 training exercises, the speed test, feeds, and one free book download. Pro unlocks everything: all 13 exercises, unlimited books, unlimited feeds, Listen mode, all themes, and speeds up to 1,500 WPM. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Speed Reading.
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Speed Reading Speed Reading is a focused reading app designed to help you consume text faster using a clean, distraction-free reading method. It displays text in a controlled format so you can stay focused and reduce unnecessary eye movement while reading. You can use the app to read articles, notes, or imported documents in a streamlined way. The goal is to help you read more efficiently while staying focused on comprehension and flow. Free Features Speed reading mode (word-by-word display) Adjustable reading speed Paste or import text for reading Simple reading library Progress tracking Basic customization options Clean, distraction-free reader Premium Features Advanced speed controls Full document organization tools Extended reading history Highlighting and bookmarking Reading session analytics Ad-free experience Future premium features and updates Speed Reading is designed for students, professionals, and readers who want to process text more efficiently. It removes visual distractions and helps you focus on one idea at a time. You can use it for learning, study sessions, articles, or everyday reading to help improve reading efficiency over time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BookMark at none against Speed Reading.'s shown. Speed Reading.'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. BookMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Speed Reading. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BookMark | Speed Reading. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Colin OBrien | Erdem Kara |
In-app purchases
BookMark
- BookMark Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- BookMark Pro - Annual$29.991 Year
- BookMark Lifetime$49.99
Speed Reading.
- Premium - Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year







