# Outread vs Bionic Reading®

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outread at 80% against Bionic Reading®'s 26%. Outread also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 151). Bionic Reading®'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outread holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outread has 1.4K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Outread's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bionic Reading®'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outread | Bionic Reading® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outread-speed-reading/id778846279/reviews)** | [2.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#194** |
| Size | 38 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arkadiusz Holko](https://appshunter.io/developer/683846458) | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) |

## What reviewers say

### Outread

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### Bionic Reading®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app enhances reading speed and comprehension by highlighting the most concise parts of words. It offers customizable reading modes to aid users with reading difficulties and improve focus for all.

**Highlights:** Text revision for faster reading, Customizable reading modes, Save reading position across platforms, Bookmarks for favorite pages, Upload files, text, or websites for conversion, Export to EPUB, PDF, WORD, Light and Dark Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bionic Reading® Premium | $2.95 | per month |
| Bionic Reading® Premium Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Bionic Reading® Premium | $30.49 | per year |
| Bionic Reading® Premium Plus | $128.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster reading
- 🔍 Helpful for ADHD and dyslexia
- 👍 Life-changing for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🚫 Limited functionality (no PDF support)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Subscription issues (unable to upgrade, cancel, or get refunds)
- Conversion errors and failed file uploads

**Requested features**

- Integrate with more platforms (Kindle, web browser)
- Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outread free?

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

### Is Bionic Reading® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outread or Bionic Reading®?

Outread is rated higher. Outread averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Bionic Reading® averages 2.4 from 151 ratings.

### Do Outread or Bionic Reading® have ads?

Neither Outread nor Bionic Reading® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outread or Bionic Reading®?

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bionic Reading® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Outread was updated on September 22, 2026 and Bionic Reading® on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Outread or Bionic Reading®?

Outread currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Bionic Reading® at #194. 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.*