Comparison

FlashRead vs ReadSVP

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

Head to head
About

FlashRead

Features
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Smart reading app that uses flashes.Β It is proven that our brain and eyes can absorb a high amount of information when provided with the right conditions. Flash read provides you with that and much much more to come. Stay tuned! It has two modes: β€’ Reading mode - text plays automatically so you can absorb all the information β€’ Practice mode - navigate yourself through text so that your eyes can get accustomed to this type of reading β€Ί You can automatically read any website's content, just share the link to the app from any browser or paste the url inside the app. It will extract all the content for you

About

ReadSVP

Features
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ReadSVP uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster and retain more. Words are displayed one at a time at your chosen speed, eliminating eye movement and keeping you focused. SPEED READING, YOUR WAY Set your pace from 150 to 1,200 words per minute. ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting draws your eye to the ideal letter in each word, making it effortless to read at higher speeds. Fine-tune punctuation pauses so sentences feel natural even at top speed. THOUSANDS OF FREE BOOKS Browse a built-in catalog of free classics from Project Gutenberg, Gallica, Wolne Lektury, and textos.info β€” spanning English, French, Polish, and Spanish literature. From Shakespeare to Sherlock Holmes, your next read is a tap away. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB and plain text files from anywhere. Read articles, documents, or your favorite indie ebooks β€” all with the same speed reading experience. BUILT FOR COMFORT Choose from five ORP highlight colors. Switch between light and dark mode. Use the swipe pad to change speed or skip words with a flick. Bookmark passages and pick up right where you left off with iCloud sync across all your devices. 100% FREE ReadSVP is completely free with no ads, no subscription, and no paywall. If you enjoy the app, an optional tip jar is available to support development.

Screenshots

FlashRead4 screens
ReadSVP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashRead at none against ReadSVP's 4. FlashRead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadSVP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FlashRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashRead ships an update every 7 months, ReadSVP every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FlashRead versus ReadSVP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashReadReadSVP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinimal Bits Tech SrlDaniel Richelieu

In-app purchases

None

FlashRead

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ReadSVP

One-time4
  • Tip (Small)$0.99
  • Tip (Medium)$2.99
  • Tip (Large)$5.99
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  • Tip (Generous)$9.99

Questions

Is FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadSVP free?
ReadSVP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashRead or ReadSVP have ads?
Neither FlashRead nor ReadSVP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashRead or ReadSVP?
FlashRead ships an update every 7 months, and ReadSVP every 6 months. Most recently, FlashRead was updated on October 3, 2026 and ReadSVP on October 1, 2026.

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