Comparison

PiMark vs Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

PiMark

Features
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PiMark -- The Smart Markdown Viewer PiMark is a beautifully crafted, native Markdown viewer designed for developers, writers, and knowledge workers. Open any .md file and instantly see it rendered with rich formatting, math equations, diagrams, and more. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a private, local-first workflow. All core features are available after download; optional tips simply support ongoing development. -- CORE FEATURES -- * Rich Markdown Rendering - Full CommonMark + GitHub Flavored Markdown support - Syntax highlighting for 10+ programming languages - Tables, task lists, footnotes, and extended syntax (==highlight==, ^superscript^, ~subscript~) * Math & Diagrams - LaTeX math equations rendered via KaTeX (inline and block) - Mermaid diagrams (flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts) - PlantUML support for technical diagrams * Presentation Mode - Turn any Markdown file into a slideshow with --- separators - Full-screen presentations powered by reveal.js - LaTeX and Mermaid rendering within slides - Export to PPTX for Keynote/PowerPoint (Mac) * AI-Powered Assistant - Built-in AI sidebar (Claude, Kimi, GLM, DeepSeek, Doubao) - Explain, translate, summarize, rewrite, or ask questions about your content - Bring your own API key -- your data stays private * Export & Share - PDF export with A4 pagination (Mac) - HTML export with GitHub-style CSS (Mac) - Share rendered content via system Share Sheet (iOS) - Word (.docx) and PNG export (Mac) * Platform-Native Experience - Mac: QuickLook extension, Finder thumbnails, Spotlight integration - iPad: Split-view sidebar with recent files, drag & drop - iPhone: Optimized single-column layout, file picker - All: Dark mode, multiple themes, adjustable fonts * Reading Experience - 4 built-in themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, GitHub) - Adjustable font size and zoom - Table of Contents sidebar (Mac) - Mini-map and Zen reading mode (Mac) - Pull-to-refresh for live file updates (iOS) PiMark is built with Swift and SwiftUI, runs natively across all Apple devices, and respects your privacy -- no telemetry, no tracking, no account required. Optional in-app tips do not change feature access; they only support continued development.

About

Speed Reader

Enhance reading speed and comprehension with focused, one-word-at-a-time sessions. Import text from various sources including URLs, PDFs, and screenshots, then adjust your reading pace with visual anchors and adaptive pauses.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time reading
  • Adjustable words per minute
  • Fixed eye anchor and focus options
  • Adaptive pauses for punctuation
  • Built-in browser and article import
  • Image OCR and PDF import
  • Reading statistics and profiles
Features
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SpeedReader: Juice turns long text into focused one-word reading sessions. Paste text, import a public URL, open an article in the built-in browser, scan a screenshot with on-device OCR, or bring in a PDF, then read at your chosen pace with a fixed visual anchor. The reader is built for quick, repeatable reading sprints: - One-word-at-a-time display with adjustable words per minute - Fixed eye anchor and optional bold/color focus - Adaptive pauses for punctuation and longer words - Built-in browser and favorite sources - Local library, reading stats, and saved profiles - Image OCR and PDF text import Daily reading allowances are clear and visible in Settings. Everyone gets 1,000 words per day free, with optional paid tiers for higher daily limits. SpeedReader processes imported text locally where possible. URL import fetches the public page you choose; the app does not bypass paywalls or send article text to a SpeedReader backend.

Screenshots

PiMark4 screens
Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

PiMark and Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PiMark sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Speed Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PiMark versus Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiMarkSpeed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPERSONAL ASSISTANT INTELLIGENCE PTE. LTD.Thomas Richardson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiMark

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Supporter Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
4 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time4
  • 2,000 Daily Words$0.39
  • 10,000 Daily Words$0.59
  • 25,000 Daily Words$0.79
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  • Unlimited Daily Words$0.99

Questions

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

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