Comparison

Scroll Reader vs Athena Eye Control

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

Head to head
About

Scroll Reader

Features
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Our app opens up a new level of reading comfort: gaze-controlled scrolling and smooth automatic scrolling. Just read, we'll turn the pages for you. All formats: FB2, EPUB, TXT, even from ZIP archives. Full customization: Fonts, sizes, colors, light and dark themes. Your library everywhere: Instant sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Share a book with one click. Family subscription already included — no extra charges. Try all features for free! Start a free trial and see the convenience for yourself. Supports 30+ interface languages. Reading without borders. Standard Apple Privacy Policy and Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Athena Eye Control

This app uses eye tracking and AI to automatically scroll content as you read, adapting to your speed and focus. It offers eye gestures for navigation and reading aids like rulers to improve comprehension and accessibility.

Highlights
  • Eye-controlled smart scrolling
  • Simple eye gesture swiping
  • Cursor control via eye tracking
  • Multiple reading modes
  • Clutter-free reader view
  • Content sharing from other apps
Features
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Athena Reader is a smarter, easier, more accessible way to read. Using eye tracking and artificial intelligence, Athena’s patented technology detects when, where, and how fast you are reading and automatically scrolls the display accordingly. If you can’t touch your screen or you prefer not to, you can use simple eye gestures to swipe up and down. If you have trouble focusing or remembering what you read, Athena’s reading rulers paired with Eye Control, will help keep you on track. Key Features: -Reading Detection with Smart Scroll tracks when, where, and how fast you are reading and automatically scrolls the content for you. If you skip a few lines or read past a picture, Athena scrolls that much more. -Simple Eye Gestures allow you to swipe up and down with the blink of an eye. -Use eye tracking to move the cursor and test gaze estimation. -Choose from three different reading modes to accommodate your reading needs, Fullscreen, Focus, and Highlight. -Reader view automatically strips out the clutter, like ads, pop ups, and other distracting elements so you can focus on what’s important. -Share content from any web browser or iOS application directly to Athena. If you have questions, feedback, or requests, please email us at: contact@athenahci.com

Screenshots

Scroll Reader4 screens
Athena Eye Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athena Eye Control at none against Scroll Reader's 4. Athena Eye Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Scroll Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Scroll Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Athena Eye Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scroll Reader ships an update monthly, Athena Eye Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scroll Reader versus Athena Eye Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScroll ReaderAthena Eye Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDzmitry SotnikovAthena Accessible Technology, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scroll Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly. 20% savings7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual with 80% savings$4.991 Year
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  • Annual. 50% savings1 Month trial$8.991 Year
None

Athena Eye Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scroll Reader free?
Scroll Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athena Eye Control free?
Athena Eye Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scroll Reader or Athena Eye Control have ads?
Neither Scroll Reader nor Athena Eye Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scroll Reader or Athena Eye Control?
Scroll Reader ships an update monthly, and Athena Eye Control every 2 months. Most recently, Scroll Reader was updated on September 10, 2026 and Athena Eye Control on September 9, 2026.

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