MonkeyReading vs Reading Trainer
MonkeyReading
monkeyreading.comReading Trainer
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| Figure | MonkeyReading | Reading Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Speed Reading Apps | 7.8 (#13) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Free access | The homepage offers three free sessions to start, with no credit card required. | The first curriculum unit and a couple of exercises are free; registration is available on the website or in the app. |
| Progress tracking | The service tracks words per minute, accuracy, and improvement over time with detailed statistics. | Users can view statistics about exercises, reading power, strengths, and weaknesses on the app and website. |
| Purpose | MonkeyReading provides AI-powered speed-reading training with personalized passages, real-time analytics, and comprehension practice. | Reading Trainer is designed to improve reading speed, comprehension, and retention through an adaptive curriculum and exercises. |
| Support | The Plus plan includes priority support. | Users can contact the support team by email or submit a request through the support page. |
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In their own words
MonkeyReading
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Reading Trainer
Reading Trainer is a reading practice service aimed at improving speed, comprehension, and retention through exercises and a curriculum that adapts to a user's progress and results. Its library has 20 exercises, 15 of which can also be practiced individually outside the training plan. PowerReader lets users work with their own content, while statistics show exercise results, reading power, strengths, and weaknesses on the app and website. It supports 10 training languages, adjustable exercise font size, and offline use for up to two weeks; progress cannot sync while offline. Free access includes the first curriculum unit and a couple of exercises. Premium includes the full personalized adaptive curriculum, unlimited units, interactive exercises, and cloud synchronization of progress. Reading Trainer is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Schools and businesses can request a demo, and the business offering describes customized curricula, exercises, progress monitoring, and integration with an existing HR ecosystem. The service is intended for consumers aged 16 or older, with an exception for minors aged at least 14 who have written consent from legal representatives.