# FLOOX reader vs Readwise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Readwise at every 2 weeks against FLOOX reader's every 9 months. Readwise also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). FLOOX reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FLOOX reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Readwise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FLOOX reader against 4.8 for Readwise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readwise has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of FLOOX reader's written reviews are positive against 72% of Readwise's.

FLOOX reader ships an update every 9 months, Readwise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLOOX reader | Readwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floox-reader/id1473756413/reviews) | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anton Lastochkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473756412) | [Readwise, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476885527) |

## What reviewers say

### FLOOX reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floox-reader/id1473756413)

This app uses the RSVP method to significantly increase reading speed and comprehension. It presents words one at a time, making reading more engaging and less tiring on the eyes. Regular use can improve overall reading habits and concentration.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading method, Supports EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF, TXT, HTML, Automatic link loading, Adjustable reading speed and delays, Contextual word display, Customizable colors and RTL support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FLOOX without advertisements | $3.99 | per year |


### Readwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528)

This app helps you retain more of what you read by centralizing and revisiting your highlights from various reading platforms. It uses spaced repetition and active recall techniques to improve memory and offers features like tagging, note-taking, and OCR for physical books.

**Highlights:** Synchronize highlights from multiple platforms, Daily review habit via app and email, Spaced repetition and active recall, Tag, note, and search highlights, OCR for paper book highlights, Convert highlights to flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $52.99 | per year |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $66.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful spaced repetition
- 📚 Seamless integration with reading apps
- 🔍 Helpful AI-powered features
- 🗓️ Useful daily review routine
- 🧠 Boosts knowledge retention

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Sync issues with some platforms
- 📱 Subpar mobile app experience
- 🕰️ Lack of flexibility in daily review
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Sync failures with certain accounts
- Unreliable highlight capture

**Requested features**

- Add support for more reading apps
- Improve sync and import capabilities
- Introduce more customization options
- Enhance search and organization tools
- Develop a more intuitive mobile interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLOOX reader free?

FLOOX reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Readwise free?

Readwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FLOOX reader or Readwise?

FLOOX reader and Readwise are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1.5K ratings respectively.

### Do FLOOX reader or Readwise have ads?

Neither FLOOX reader nor Readwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FLOOX reader or Readwise?

FLOOX reader ships an update every 9 months, and Readwise every 2 weeks. Most recently, FLOOX reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and Readwise on October 12, 2026.

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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.*