# Literary vs Glance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glance at 100% against Literary's 29%. Glance also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). Literary's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Literary is free to download; Glance costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Glance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Literary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glance's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Literary | Glance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 102 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Banks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289845442) | [PETER ZDANKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821932260) |

## What reviewers say

### Literary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literary/id1464279981)

Boost your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). It allows for adjustable speeds, progress tracking, and personalized reading experiences for EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading speeds (50-950 WPM), RSVP playback technique, Progress tracking and charts, Customizable colors, fonts, and themes, Dropbox, Google Drive, and iTunes syncing, Library management with search and filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Glance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technology, Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs, Two reading modes (overview and speed), Customizable fonts and color schemes, Ad-free and tracking-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Literary free?

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

### Is Glance free?

Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Literary or Glance?

Glance is rated higher. Literary averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Glance averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Literary or Glance have ads?

Neither Literary nor Glance 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.*