# Speed My Read vs Bionic Reading®

The clearest difference is price: Bionic Reading® at Free against Speed My Read's $0.99. Bionic Reading® also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 110 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Speed My Read's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bionic Reading® is free to download; Speed My Read costs $0.99 up front. Bionic Reading® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.95 per month. Speed My Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speed My Read ships an update every 110 months, Bionic Reading® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed My Read | Bionic Reading® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[2.4 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionic-reading/id1644658030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **151** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 110 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luke Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/321997274) | [Bionic Reading AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659624105) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed My Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-my-read/id896490684)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bionic Reading®

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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 Speed My Read free?

Speed My Read costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bionic Reading® free?

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

### Do Speed My Read or Bionic Reading® have ads?

Neither Speed My Read nor Bionic Reading® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed My Read or Bionic Reading®?

Speed My Read ships an update every 110 months, and Bionic Reading® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speed My Read was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bionic Reading® on October 16, 2026.

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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.*