Comparison

QuickReader Lite vs Outread

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

Head to head
About

QuickReader Lite

This app offers a customizable eBook reader with advanced speed-reading technology. It features touch-free reading up to 4000 WPM and guided reading techniques to help users read faster and improve focus. Includes two free books to get started.

Highlights
  • Customizable interface (colors, fonts, size)
  • Touch-free guided reading technology
  • Speed reading techniques up to 4000 WPM
  • Includes 2 free books
  • Speed tests to track improvement
  • Focus enhancement techniques
Features
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Experience the beautiful and super customizable user interface, featuring touch-free reading and the #1 Speed Reading Technology of QuickReader 3.0 an eBook Reader like no other! THE SPEED READING EBOOK READER With a highly customizable interface, you set the look and feel of your eBook reader from the color to the font size, perfect for just about anyone. Choose from the multiple preset color schemes or select from the thousands of colors to create your own individual style. Experience touch-free reading up to 4000 WPM with QuickReader's Guided Reading Technology and avoid the hassle of constant page turning on the small screen. Turn on QuickReader's #1 selling speed reading tools and learn time-tested techniques that will have you reading faster by double or even triple in just 10 minutes per day! WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PAID AND LITE VERSIONS? QuickReader is available in 6 versions: • QuickReader Lite (FREE) • QuickReader – The Speed Reading eBook Reader (the original) • QuickReader – Youth Edition • QuickReader – Lector de eBooks para Lectura Rápida (Spanish) • QuickReader – Der eBook-Reader zum Schnelllesen (German) • QuickReader – Lecteur eBook pour Lecture Rapide (French) QuickReader LITE includes 2 free books: Kurt Vonnegut's 2 B R O 2 B and a selection of Aesop Fables. QuickReader - Youth Edition contains a set of of 130 age appropriate books for children in grades 4 and above. The other paid editions of QuickReader include 30-50 full-length eBooks, access to millions of free downloadable books, integration with Instapaper, and the ability to import documents, web pages, and e-mail with copy and paste. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “[QuickReader] brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to the world of speed reading apps." — ReadWriteWeb "QuickReader is a speed-reading tool that can produce remarkable results. I was shocked by the rate at which my speed improved. [...] By far the most fascinating application I've reviewed in a while." 4.5 stars, MAGICAL - 148Apps (http://www.148apps.com/reviews/quickreader/) View user reviews at http://www.quickreader.net/user-reviews/ WATCH THE DEMO VIDEO Watch our demo at http://www.quickreader.net/videos/ BENEFITS • Improve your productivity. • Save time by reading faster. Learn to adjust your speed as needed. • Customize colors, fonts, text size, margins and more for the perfect reading experience • No more constant scrolling or page turning needed with the Guided Reading Technology. • Enhance your reading focus and learn to tune out distractions with proven techniques. • Incrementally improve your reading speed with the best-selling Speed Reading Technology • Track your reading improvement as you gain speed with QuickReaders' Speed Tests • Practice anytime you have a few spare moments. • Not to mention a beautiful, customizable user interface just for your reading pleasure! QuickReader 3.0 mixes the newest technology with proven teaching techniques that build good reading habits and optimal eye tracking. Follow along as the guide leads you through the text as you incrementally increase your reading speed. Using the guide, similar to following along with a pen or your finger, is a technique taught in the most effective speed reading classes around the world and is now available right on your iPhone or iPod Touch with QuickReader. Think of it as eBook reader meets speed reading app; that’s why we call it “The Speed Reading eBook Reader.”

About

Outread

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers guided reading modes, memory exercises, and supports various document types. Improve focus and retention for all readers.

Highlights
  • Speed reading modes (Guide & Flash)
  • Peripheral vision and memory exercises
  • Webpage and document import
  • Adjustable reading speed and chunk length
  • Progress tracking and reading stats
  • AI translation
  • Offline reading
Features
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Speed-read websites, ebooks and documents. Outread improves reading effectiveness by helping you to focus on reading small chunks of text at a time. You can either follow the highlighter along the page or keep the text centered. Featured by Apple in “Best New Apps”, “Train Your Brain” and "Read Something New" sections “You're in luck, because Outread will help you get through [articles] and learn speed-reading in the process.” — Lifehacker "Speed Between the Lines" — WSJ “A clear winner in the speed-reading category” — AppAdvice BASIC FEATURES: - Speed read by following the highlighter along the page (Guide Mode) or by keeping the focused phrase in the center of the screen (Flash Mode - Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) - Exercises improving peripheral vision, eidetic memory, short-term memory and chunking ability. - Add webpages from Safari or other apps using share extension - Paste text or add from a URL - Sync your library, preferences and reading stats between your devices - Adjust the reading speed and chunk length (length of text you read at once) - Bookmark parts of text for later and add notes to them - Selection of fonts to suit all reading conditions - Monitor your progress with reading stats - Filter (by services or tags) and sort (by date, length or title) the items - See images included in text (even during speed reading) - AI translate text added to the app to many supported languages - Pleasant reading experience improving comprehension and concentration for people with dyslexia, ADD and ADHD - Test your reading speed and comprehension - Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac - Everything is always with you, even offline OUTREAD+ FEATURES: - Read free classic novels from the built-in catalog - Sync with Instapaper - Add your own ebooks (DRM-free ePub) - Add PDF, Microsoft Word, RTF and TXT documents - Higher reading speed up to 1,500 words per minute - Unlimited bookmarks and notes - Reader themes: Black & White (great for OLED), Sepia and Gray NOTE: - DRM-protected ebooks (Kindle and most of iBooks ebooks) are not supported Terms and Conditions: https://outreadapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://outreadapp.com/privacy-policy If you have any questions or suggestions, you can reach us at contact@outreadapp.com

Screenshots

QuickReader Lite3 screens
Outread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outread at 4.7 against QuickReader Lite's 3.8. Outread also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 42%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 10). QuickReader Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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. Outread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QuickReader Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outread holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outread has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of QuickReader Lite's written reviews are positive against 81% of Outread's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickReader Lite ships an update every 2 months, Outread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QuickReader Lite versus Outread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickReader LiteOutread
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB38 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperInkstone Software, Inc.Arkadiusz Holko

Customer experience

QuickReader Lite

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative54.7%

Outread

All ratings1,351 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative13.4%

Bugs and requests

QuickReader Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Outread

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to link to Pocket
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

11 requests
  • Highlighting, underlining and saving quotes feature
  • Ability to sync books and progress across devices
  • Bionic reading feature
  • Ability to scroll while reading in highlight mode
  • Customizable highlighted text color and background
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  • Larger font size options
  • Ability to link to virtual library apps like Libby
  • Bookmarking and note-taking features
  • More advanced training exercises and levels
  • Ability to scan photos from album
  • Compatibility with Apple Vision Pro

In-app purchases

None

QuickReader Lite

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Outread

Subscriptions8
  • Outread+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Outread+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Outread+ Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Outread+ Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Outread+ Monthly Family$8.491 Month
  • Outread+ Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Outread+ Annual Family7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Outread+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Outread+ Lifetime$119.99
  • Outread+ Lifetime Family$149.99

Questions

Is QuickReader Lite free?
QuickReader Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outread free?
Outread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickReader Lite or Outread?
Outread is rated higher. QuickReader Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Outread averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do QuickReader Lite or Outread have ads?
Neither QuickReader Lite nor Outread shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickReader Lite or Outread?
QuickReader Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Outread every 3 weeks. Most recently, QuickReader Lite was updated on September 26, 2026 and Outread on October 11, 2026.

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