Comparison

Dark Draft vs Quick Read

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dark Draft

Focus on your writing without distractions or self-doubt. This app helps you generate more content and track your word count to meet deadlines. Easily export your drafts for use anywhere.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Integrated word counter
  • Secure on-device storage
  • Easy content export
  • Focus on quantity for quality
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Free from Distraction Get back to writing and free yourself from self-doubt or being stuck on a single word. This is one of those times that quantity typically produces better quality content. Who's Counting? Have a deadline and need to make sure you hit the minimum count? - We've integrated a simple word counter to help you know exactly where you're at and how much more you have left to go. Sharing is Caring Whether you use Dark Draft to start your thesis paper or use it for a breakup text, we want it to be easy to take that information with you. All your data, is your content - drafts are securely held on device and we don't want to know anyway. Take control of your writing with Dark Draft and try something new

About

Quick Read

This app helps you read faster by displaying text one word at a time, eliminating eye movement. You can paste text or import files, adjust your reading speed, and automatically save your progress. It supports dark and light modes for comfortable reading.

Highlights
  • RSVP text display
  • Paste text or import files (PDF, EPUB)
  • Adjustable reading speed (WPM)
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Dark and light mode support
Features
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Read at the speed of thought. Quick Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display text one word at a time, helping you read faster while maintaining focus and comprehension. HOW IT WORKS • Paste text or import a PDF or EPUB file • Tap Start Reading • Watch words appear one at a time, centered for optimal focus • Adjust your speed from 100 to 900+ words per minute • Come back anytime—progress is saved automatically WHY IT WORKS Traditional reading is slow because your eyes constantly jump across lines. Quick Read eliminates that friction—each word appears exactly where you're already looking. FEATURES • PDF and EPUB import • Automatic progress saving—pick up where you left off • Adjustable reading speed (WPM) • Dark and light mode support Perfect for: - News articles - Research papers - Book chapters - Study material - Newsletters - Anything you need to read quickly No account required. No ads. Just paste and read.

Screenshots

Dark Draft3 screens
Quick Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick Read at 100% against Dark Draft's 50%. Quick Read also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and device support. Dark Draft's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dark Draft costs $0.99 and Quick Read $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Read holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Dark Draft's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick Read's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dark Draft versus Quick Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark DraftQuick Read
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikey KriegerNicola Paparella

Customer experience

Dark Draft

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Quick Read

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dark Draft

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dark Draft free?
Dark Draft costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Read free?
Quick Read costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dark Draft or Quick Read?
Quick Read is rated higher. Dark Draft averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Quick Read averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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