Comparison

QuickReader vs Glance

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

Head to head
About

QuickReader

Enhance your reading speed with advanced technology that trains your eyes to process text faster. Customize your reading experience with various themes and fonts, and enjoy an autopilot mode that turns pages for you. Access a library of millions of free books.

Highlights
  • Accelerated reading speed up to 4,000 WPM
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and margins
  • Touch-free autopilot page turning
  • Guided Reading Technology
  • Access to 2 million free books
Features
Currently charting
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The #1 speed-reading technology on earth. (And maybe even Mars.) From best-selling novels to how-to books to self-improvement to business reports and more, our proven software guides—and trains—your eyes to read at a rapidly accelerated rate. READ FASTER BY 2-3X, SUPER HUMAN STYLE Set your reading speed from 10-4,000 words per minute, and keep challenging your own time. With a couple of taps, the app speeds up, and you can always control how fast you go. Most people are shocked at how efficient they are while still processing and retaining information! (You can read normal, too, just in case.) CUSTOMIZABLE EVERYTHING (EVEN THAT) From designer color schemes to fonts; margins to interface, the app bends to your will with every preference, making this the perfect “skin” for you to read all of your books on, no matter how fast or slow. TOUCH FREE AUTO PILOT (AKA FLASH LIGHTNING MODE) With Guided Reading Technology, you set the speed and the pages turn for you. And the best part? The gains you make in-app carry over to regular, un-guided reading.Throw in a butler and some fancy cheese and you might just be set for life. (Or at least have a pretty sharp advantage over all of mankind.) BONUS ACCESS: 2 MILLION BOOKS, FOR FREE! Books are our world—and we’ve got an entire family of apps dedicated to book lovers. That means we can also bring you all sorts of access to free titles that other speed reading apps can’t. Hip, hip, hooray! WHAT THEY SAY “[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

About

Glance

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technology
  • Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs
  • Two reading modes (overview and speed)
  • Customizable fonts and color schemes
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience
Features
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Glance is a minimalist reading sanctuary designed to help you reclaim your attention. By using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology, Glance brings the text to you, one word at a time. Your eyes stay still, the world fades away, and your mind enters a state of total flow. In an age of endless scrolling and digital noise, Glance invites you to stop scanning and start experiencing. Read in peace, enjoy the moment, and let every sentence resonate. - Total Presence: By centering every word in a single focal point, Glance eliminates distractions and helps you stay deeply connected to the text. - Bring your own Library: Seamlessly import EPUB, MOBI books, or save Texts/URLs to enjoy your favorite articles offline. - Two Reading Modes: Switch between an overview mode similar to conventional reading applications and a speed reading mode - Make it your own: Pick your favorite font and colorscheme from many options We believe your reading time is sacred. That’s why Glance is built on a foundation of respect for your privacy and your pocketbook: No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. No distractions.  Ever. Just you, the words, and the moment.

Screenshots

QuickReader4 screens
Glance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glance at 4.9 against QuickReader's 4.5. Glance also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). QuickReader's advantage is ratings volume (616 vs 8) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

QuickReader costs $4.99 and Glance $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickReader has 616 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of QuickReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickReader ships an update monthly, Glance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
QuickReader versus Glance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickReaderGlance
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (616 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInkstone Software, Inc.PETER ZDANKIN

Customer experience

QuickReader

All ratings616 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.8%

Glance

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QuickReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to open certain books
  • Imported books sometimes show up duplicated
  • Guided reading mode not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for PDF and other ebook formats
  • Improve book organization and search capabilities
  • Implement progress tracking and reading history
  • Add more language support, especially for non-English books
  • Provide better instructions and guidance for new users

Glance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QuickReader

No in-app purchases

None

Glance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickReader free?
QuickReader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glance free?
Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickReader or Glance?
Glance is rated higher. QuickReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Glance averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do QuickReader or Glance have ads?
Neither QuickReader nor Glance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickReader or Glance?
QuickReader ships an update monthly, and Glance every 2 weeks. Most recently, QuickReader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Glance on September 30, 2026.

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