Comparison

Ostrich VPN vs Flash Reader

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

Head to head
About

Ostrich VPN

This app provides a secure and private internet connection with unlimited data and bandwidth. It offers a simple one-tap connect feature and protects your online activity, especially on public Wi-Fi. Enjoy enhanced privacy and anonymous browsing.

Highlights
  • Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth
  • No registration or login required
  • One-tap connect
  • Enhances online privacy and security
  • Protects on public Wi-Fi
  • Supports multiple devices
Features
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Ostrich VPN protects your connection with one tap. No registration or login required. Features: - One-tap connect, no account needed - Multiple protocols with automatic selection - Live server load and latency to help you choose a fast server - Encrypts your traffic on public Wi-Fi hotspots - We do not log your VPN browsing activity - For iPhone and iPad running iOS 15 or later Free and Premium: - Free users get daily free connection time and see ads. Watch a short video to add more time. - Premium removes ads and the daily time limit, and gives you faster, more reliable servers in more countries. Subscription: 3-DAY FREE TRIAL: Try Premium free for 3 days, then $3.99/month. The subscription renews automatically after the trial. Length and price: 1 week - $1.49, 1 month - $3.99, 1 year - $24.99. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.ostrichvpn.net/doc/osi/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ostrichvpn.net/doc/osi/privacy-policy.html

About

Flash Reader

Features
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Flash Reader shows you one word at a time, right where your eyes already rest. No more hunting across lines — just read. Normal reading is mostly travel. Your eyes jump and dart several times a second, then double back to catch what they missed. Flash Reader holds each word still in a single line of sight, so focus is the only thing left to do. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most speed readers feel like a metronome. Flash Reader feels human. It eases through long sentences, breathes at punctuation, and lingers on complex words — so you comprehend what you read instead of racing past it. • One word at a time, fixed in place — your eyes stop hunting • Pacing that adapts to sentence length and word complexity • A focus point on every word to anchor your gaze • Three modes: Natural, Mechanical, and Meditative • Adjustable speed, from a gentle warm-up to a practiced pace READ WHAT YOU WANT • Import EPUB and PDF books • Paste in any text • Pull articles from the web by link • Two timeless works included to get you started QUIET BY DESIGN • No accounts, no sign-in • No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases • No analytics, no tracking — your reading never leaves your device • A one-time purchase. That's all. SAVE WHAT STAYS WITH YOU Highlight any sentence as it passes and keep it in your own collection. Two themes to match the light — a true-black Slate and a clean Lab. Flash Reader is a calm, single-purpose tool for people who want to read more, with less friction. Read through a single line of sight.

Screenshots

Ostrich VPN4 screens
Flash Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ostrich VPN at Free against Flash Reader's $6.99. Ostrich VPN also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Flash Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Ostrich VPN is free to download; Flash Reader costs $6.99 up front. Ostrich VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Flash Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ostrich VPN versus Flash Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOstrich VPNFlash Reader
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.6 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeWare Technology LimitedKaan SES

Bugs and requests

Ostrich VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices or OS versions
  • Incompatibility with some apps or websites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Connect on demand feature for iOS
  • More server locations
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

Flash Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ostrich VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$6.491 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
None

Flash Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ostrich VPN free?
Ostrich VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Reader free?
Flash Reader costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ostrich VPN or Flash Reader have ads?
Ostrich VPN shows ads; Flash Reader does not.

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