Comparison

FLOOX reader vs Spreader

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

Head to head
About

FLOOX reader

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
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Have you ever wanted to read some book, but it felt like it needed too much time and was simply boring? FLOOX will make reading much faster and much more fun (once you get a hang of it ;) It is based on RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) method, which has been scientifically proven to increase the reading speed by 33% while retaining the same comprehension level (G. Öquist, M. Goldstein). While most speed-reading techniques require a lot of self-discipline to keep a high speed, FLOOX keeps the speed you choose, so that you can relax and concentrate on the meaning. Reading becomes like watching a movie, while remaining a great exercise for your brain. Since words on the screen are always moving and grabbing your attention, concentrating on reading is also much easier than for a static text, where your mind tends to wonder away because there is no action. The basis of any speed reading is to reduce the vocalization: understand the words without pronouncing them with your internal voice; and FLOOX helps you achieve this. So your regular reading will also improve after using FLOOX! Besides, since you only need to see one word a time, you can use a much larger font and hold the device farther away, which is less tiring on your eyes and saves your vision. Remember: this method requires a skill. You can truly appreciate it only after practicing it for a couple of weeks. + Supports EPUB, MOBI, FB2, PDF, TXT and HTML files, Copy-Paste and Sharing. There are many websites to convert other formats to EPUB or FB2. + When pasting or sharing links, they are loaded automatically, so you can read the news or Wikipedia using FLOOX + See the remaining time to finish the book and the estimated speed (words per minute) + Easily increase/decrease speed or fine-tune all delays to make it behave exactly as you want + See the words surrounding the current words, to roughly understand the context and look ahead or behind when needed + Set colors you like + Right-to-Left support + Chinese and Japanese languages support You can purchase a 1-year AD-FREE subscription! Terms of Use: http://astrate.ch/terms_of_use_floox_free.html

About

Spreader

Features
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"If there is a greater crime than burning books, it is not reading them..." Spreader aims to protect you and your loved ones from this disgraceful crime, with this Joseph Brodsky's quote. Spreader allows you to finish five books instead of one. It is simple and cleanly designed to increase your reading speed by keeping your reading speed constantly updated. Adjust your reading speed to suit you with Spreader, which offers a user-friendly convenience experience. Finish a book from your seat while spending time on public transportation, at a cafe or in the park! For book lovers, campus students and people who want to memorize, you can scan the content from the camera and scan the books page by page in any content language and read a lot of books in dark mode, or you can scan the lecture notes and repeat them 5 times faster during the exam time... Spreader adds the pages you scan with the camera to your permanent content list and eliminates the excuse of "I forgot my book or note at home" with the option of fast reading afterwards! By copy/pasting content from the Internet or eBooks, Spreader offers speed reading support in all languages around the world, is completely free and contains no ads! -Spreader: Speed-Reader: Speed Reading App

Screenshots

FLOOX reader3 screens
Spreader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spreader at none against FLOOX reader's 1. Spreader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). FLOOX reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). 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. FLOOX reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Spreader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLOOX reader ships an update every 9 months, Spreader weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FLOOX reader versus Spreader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLOOX readerSpreader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton LastochkinBerat Ridvan Asilturk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FLOOX reader

Subscriptions1
  • FLOOX without advertisements$3.991 Year
None

Spreader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLOOX reader free?
FLOOX reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spreader free?
Spreader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FLOOX reader or Spreader have ads?
Neither FLOOX reader nor Spreader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLOOX reader or Spreader?
FLOOX reader ships an update every 9 months, and Spreader weekly. Most recently, FLOOX reader was updated on August 10, 2026 and Spreader on May 17, 2026.

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