Comparison

ReadingGym vs 미니멀리딩

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

Head to head
About

ReadingGym

Features
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"If you read fast but didn't understand it, you failed." ReadingGym trains speed, comprehension, and focus together — not just eye movement. • Daily 3-minute sessions with characters-per-minute (CPM) and words-per-minute (WPM) tracking • 5 quiz types — main idea, title, summary, fact, inference — every question with an explanation • 5 reading modes: Pacer, Chunk, RSVP, No-Regression, Scan-and-Read • 5 eye-training drills: Chunk Flash, Peripheral Expansion, Accelerated Reading, No-Regression, Schulte Table • 200+ original English articles and 600+ comprehension quizzes across Economy, History, Science, Self-Improvement, and Liberal Arts • Final score = Speed × Comprehension × Focus — racing through hurts your score • Available in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese (native content in each) ReadingGym does not promise "10x speed reading in 3 days." Instead, it builds the daily habit of skimming fast, locking onto the core, and reading the parts that matter precisely. For students, professionals, and anyone who wants to read more and read better. All content is built in and works offline. No account, no ads, no trackers. ReadingGym PRO: • Unlimited training (free tier: 1 session per day) • Exam Reading mode with longer passages • Weakness analysis, premium articles, advanced eye drills • One-time purchase, no subscriptions Contact: digimaru@gmail.com Privacy: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/reading-gym/privacy.html Terms: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/reading-gym/terms.html

About

미니멀리딩

This app helps you build a reading habit by offering short, digestible book chapters daily. Read one chapter in 5-10 minutes and finish a book in about 22 days, improving your literacy along the way. Choose from various genres and track your progress with rewards.

Highlights
  • Daily 5-10 minute book chapters
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Genre selection for personalized recommendations
  • Reading reminders
  • Free daily chapter access
  • Subscription for unlimited access
Features
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요즘 긴 글이 잘 안 읽히죠? 숏폼과 짧은 글에 익숙해질수록 읽는 근육은 줄어들어요. 미니멀리딩은 매일 5분, 단순 텍스트가 아닌 진짜 책을 한 편씩 읽으며 독서 습관을 되찾는 앱이에요. 하루 한 편씩, 평균 22일이면 책 한 권. 그 사이 문해력은 조용히 자라요. ■ 이렇게 읽어요 · 하루 한 편: 시리즈 하나가 5~10분. 출퇴근길, 잠들기 전에 딱 맞아요 · 완독 경로: 지금 어디까지 읽었는지 한눈에, 다음 편은 한 번 탭으로 · 완독 도장·에메랄드: 끝까지 읽으면 쌓이는 보상 · 자라는 독서 등급: 읽을수록 성장하는 나만의 동물 친구 · 독서 리마인더: 원하는 시간에 "오늘의 한 편" 알림 ■ 취향대로 골라요 판타지·로맨스·SF·미스터리/스릴러부터 에세이·자기계발·인문·철학·경제경영까지. 가입할 때 고른 장르로 첫 책을 바로 추천해드려요. ■ 무료로 시작 · 회원가입 없이 Apple·Google·Kakao 로그인으로 바로 시작 · 매일 1개 시리즈 무료 열람 · 한 번 읽은 회차는 언제든 다시 무료로 ■ 더 읽고 싶다면 — 초보 독자 구독권 · 월 3,900원, 매일 3개 시리즈 열람 + 매일 에메랄드 1개 · 언제든 해지 가능, 해지 시 다음 결제일부터 갱신되지 않습니다 "책 못 읽는 사람"을 위해 만들었어요. 오늘 한 편부터 시작해보세요. 문의: minimalreading@gmail.com / 카카오톡 채널 "미니멀리딩" 이용약관: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadingGym4 screens
미니멀리딩4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 미니멀리딩 at none against ReadingGym's 1. 미니멀리딩 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadingGym sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 미니멀리딩 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadingGym ships an update every 2 months, 미니멀리딩 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ReadingGym versus 미니멀리딩: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadingGym미니멀리딩
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperByoungho KimJoonseong Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadingGym

One-time1
  • ReadingGym PRO$2.99
None

미니멀리딩

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadingGym free?
ReadingGym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 미니멀리딩 free?
미니멀리딩 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReadingGym or 미니멀리딩 have ads?
Neither ReadingGym nor 미니멀리딩 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadingGym or 미니멀리딩?
ReadingGym ships an update every 2 months, and 미니멀리딩 every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReadingGym was updated on October 31, 2026 and 미니멀리딩 on October 31, 2026.

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