# Outread vs Bio Reading

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outread at 80% against Bio Reading's 15%. Outread also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Bio Reading's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Bio Reading sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outread holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 489 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Outread's written reviews are positive against 15% of Bio Reading's.

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, Bio Reading every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outread | Bio Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outread-speed-reading/id778846279/reviews)** | [4.4 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-reading-fast-read/id1625366763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 489 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | #190 |
| Size | 38 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arkadiusz Holko](https://appshunter.io/developer/683846458) | [Irfan SENER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421398842) |

## What reviewers say

### Outread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outread-speed-reading/id778846279)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers guided reading modes, memory exercises, and supports various document types. Improve focus and retention for all readers.

**Highlights:** Speed reading modes (Guide & Flash), Peripheral vision and memory exercises, Webpage and document import, Adjustable reading speed and chunk length, Progress tracking and reading stats, AI translation, Offline reading

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outread+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Outread+ Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Outread+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Outread+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Outread+ Monthly Family | $8.49 | per month |
| Outread+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Annual Family | $49.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Outread+ Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Outread+ Lifetime Family | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple idea, big impact
- 👍 Developer is a chad
- 🚀 Fantastic application
- 🚀 Whole heartedly recommend
- 🚀 Increased reading speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires subscription
- 💰 Costs money
- 💰 Pay for importing PDFs
- 🐛 Paste web link takes really long time
- 🐛 Highlighting transition needs to be smoother

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to link to Pocket
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Highlighting, underlining and saving quotes feature
- Ability to sync books and progress across devices
- Bionic reading feature
- Ability to scroll while reading in highlight mode
- Customizable highlighted text color and background


### Bio Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bio-reading-fast-read/id1625366763)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app helps you read faster by converting text into a new format. It utilizes a "Speed Bio Reading" methodology to reduce the time spent on reading articles, books, and conversations. Unlock additional fonts and features with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Speed Bio Reading methodology, Text conversion for faster reading, Copy and paste text input, Premium subscription for additional fonts, ADHD reader with bold fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Fast Read Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly - Fast Read Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Fast Read | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast read for ADHD
- 👍 Helps with concentration and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🐛 Formatting issues with PDF conversion
- 🚫 Unable to try before buying
- 🤖 Suspected fake reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Stuck on loading when uploading content
- Inconsistent functionality

**Requested features**

- Free trial period
- More affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outread free?

Outread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bio Reading free?

Bio Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outread or Bio Reading?

Outread is rated higher. Outread averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bio Reading averages 4.4 from 489 ratings.

### Do Outread or Bio Reading have ads?

Neither Outread nor Bio Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outread or Bio Reading?

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bio Reading every 2 months. Most recently, Outread was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bio Reading on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Outread or Bio Reading?

Outread currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Bio Reading at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*