# bashi$ vs SpeedReader

The clearest difference is price: SpeedReader at Free against bashi$'s $2.99. SpeedReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). bashi$'s advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SpeedReader is free to download; bashi$ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SpeedReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bashi$ has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of bashi$'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SpeedReader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | bashi$ | SpeedReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashi-programming-language/id927849027/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedreader-learn-in-seconds/id6757833372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [LiveDispatcher s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983267683) |

## What reviewers say

### bashi$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashi-programming-language/id927849027)

Learn, run, and share bash scripts with this iOS app. Features include autocompletion, code coloring, a built-in browser for learning materials, and customizable interface options. Save and share your scripts easily.

**Highlights:** Autocompletion, Code coloring, Built-in browser for learning, Script execution, Code templates, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpeedReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedreader-learn-in-seconds/id6757833372)

Enhance your reading efficiency with guided exercises and scientific methods. Track progress, customize settings, and test comprehension to read more content faster.

**Highlights:** Guided speed reading exercises, Adjustable words per minute (WPM), Scientific training methods, Progress tracking with statistics, Customizable reading settings, Comprehension tests, Daily challenges and goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bashi$ free?

bashi$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpeedReader free?

SpeedReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, bashi$ or SpeedReader?

SpeedReader is rated higher. bashi$ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SpeedReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do bashi$ or SpeedReader have ads?

Neither bashi$ nor SpeedReader shows ads.

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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.*