Reading Trainer review

Reading Trainer is a gym for reading rather than a reader. The app from HeKu IT GmbH guides you through exercises for quick recognition of numbers, letters and words, flexible eye movements, concentration and a wider vision span, then charts each result so you can see progress. Reading tests on different topics end with questions about the text, so your score reflects retention as well as speed. The PowerReader lets you practice those habits on your own documents during the working day. The developer says trial users raised their reading speed by an average of 143% in 10 days and recommends regular but not excessive training; treat that figure as the vendor's claim. The app is free to download, and the US App Store lists Premium Access from $13.99 with higher tiers up to $69.99, plus a separate Synchronisation purchase. The listing does not say which period each Premium price covers, so check the plan before paying.

Who it is for

readers who want daily drills rather than a reader app

Price

Free download; Premium Access listed from $13.99 on the US App Store, with higher Premium tiers up to $69.99 and a separate Synchronisation add-on.

Premium Access $13.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Exercises for fast recognition of numbers, letters and words, eye movement and vision span
• PowerReader for practicing on your own texts during daily work
• Reading tests on a range of topics with comprehension questions
• Statistics that chart the result of each exercise
• Available in English plus 12 more languages

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Training adapts to your strengths and weaknesses, according to the developer
• Strength: Comprehension questions check retention, not just speed
• Strength: Won App Store Rewind App of the Year in Germany, Switzerland and Austria
• Weakness: The listing shows several Premium Access prices without naming the period for each
• Weakness: Sync between devices is a separate in-app purchase
• Weakness: Its 143% speed gain figure comes from the developer's own trial users

Key facts

• Developer: HeKu IT GmbH
• Vendor claim: Average 143% faster reading in 10 days for trial users
• Lowest Premium price: $13.99
• Award: App Store Rewind App of the Year DE, CH, AT

Where it ranks

Reading Trainer is No. 4 in our Best Speed Reading Apps verdict.