Comparison

Speed Reader vs Munin

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

Head to head
About

Speed Reader

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Read a book a week. Without trying harder. Speed Reader uses RSVP — one word at a time, right where your eyes already focus. No scanning, no skimming. Just the words, at the pace you set. Most people double their reading speed in the first session. How it works Each word appears at its Optimal Recognition Point — the exact letter your brain locks onto first. Your eyes stop moving. Your comprehension stays sharp. You just read. Start simple, go deep Paste an article. Drop in a URL. Import an EPUB or PDF. Speed Reader strips everything else and gives you the text. Nothing to configure. Open the app, hit play. Built around your habit Your streak, your daily word count, your pace — all tracked automatically. The 7-day bar chart on the home screen shows exactly where you showed up and where you didn't. No guilt, just data. One price. Yours forever. No subscription. Unlock the full library, file imports, and every theme for a single one-time purchase. Pay once, read forever. What's included free: — Full RSVP reader, unlimited reading sessions — 3 sources in your library — URL and text paste — Reading streak and daily stats Unlock with Pro (one time payment): — Unlimited library — EPUB and PDF imports — Share articles directly from Safari, Books, and anywhere else — Full theme collection including Dark Sepia and Dark Beige — Complete reading history What to read first Speed Reader opens with a chapter of Walden by Thoreau. Public domain, beautifully written, long enough to show you what 400 words per minute actually feels like. Reading isn't the bottleneck. The pace you read at is. Read our privacy policy: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/privacy Our Terms and Conditions: https://speedreader.reddawn.app/toc

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Munin

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Munin remembers the count so you don't have to. Make a counter for anything (feeds, diapers, water, reps, laps, prayers, refuels) and tap once each time it happens. Munin shows how many today, your all-time total and how long since the last one. ONE TAP, ALWAYS • Count with a single tap, one-handed, with a gentle haptic • Classic tally marks, or just the number • Log from Home Screen widgets, Control Center, the Action Button, Siri and Apple Watch DETAILS THAT MATTER (new in 1.4) • Add details to any mark: an amount, duration, side, a choice, a mood or a rating • Let Munin do the math: price Ɨ litres = total, calculated for you • Remember where: a mark can keep its place and open in Maps • Notes on any mark • Details stay optional: the tap is never slowed down START IN SECONDS • Starter packs for baby care, hydration, medication, workouts, recovery, prayer, pets and car care, already set up with useful details • Group your counters into collapsible sections SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Daily totals, time of day and interval charts • Undo, edit any mark, backfill past days, copy entries between counters • Gentle reminders on your own rhythm PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking • Your data stays on your device and syncs through your own iCloud • 8 languages Made by a dad, for the 3am feeds. Count anything. Remember everything.

Screenshots

Speed Reader4 screens
Munin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Munin at none against Speed Reader's 1. Speed Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Munin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Speed Reader versus Munin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed ReaderMunin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBartu AltanAdam Belak

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Speed Reader$4.99
None

Munin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Reader free?
Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Munin free?
Munin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speed Reader or Munin have ads?
Neither Speed Reader nor Munin shows ads.

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