Flash Reader vs Text to Speech ePub PDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flash Reader
This app helps you read faster by displaying words rapidly, bypassing subvocalization. It supports various document formats and offers customization options to improve reading speed and comprehension.
- Rapid word display (RSVP)
- Supports numerous document formats (PDF, EPUB, DOCX, etc.)
- Import from Pocket, Instapaper, Dropbox, and camera
- Built-in web browser with article saving
- Customizable reading speed and display
- Bookmark and resume functionality
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Ever had to read through a an email, book or an article on the web, but felt like it took ages to read through it all? Normally your brain will attempt to pronounce words you read, which is called subvocalization or internal speech. Flash Reader removes this limitation by showing you words so fast that your brain doesn't have time to subvocalize, but still allows you to retain everything you've read, by something called RSVP. Whether it's light reading, or complicated business emails, training your eyes to read faster couldn't be easier, while your reading skill and comprehension will keep getting better and better with each article you finish. 3rd Party Support: • Pocket, Instapaper & Dropbox support* • Open & import eBooks files and docs such as DOC, RTF, TXT, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, AZW (Amazon Kindle .AZW files only), MOBI and ODT (OpenDocument) files* Note: Documents need to be DRM-free (no copy protection) and have no OCR (scanned) elements. Key Features: • Massive document format support* • Import from Dropbox, iTunes and any other app capable of opening files • Built-in web-browser, with full support for Google search and saving articles* • Bookmarking, easily resume where you left off • Import documents by using your Camera* • iOS 8 Extension for easy importing of both files and websites* • Different reading modes to suit your needs • Customization, including words per minute (WPM), words per flash, themes, fonts and font sizes • Boost your productivity and learn to speed read at lightning fast speeds • Universal, works on iPhone, iPod & iPad (iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus included!) For Instant Help, open up the Support-section of the app. Visit FlashReaderApp.com for more information. ••• What people are saying about Flash Reader ••• "I was very skeptical at first, then I tried it. Now I'm impressed!!! Using this tool to read a page, blog or instructions made made it seem like it took no time at all. I actually think using this app on a regular basis my even improve my reading skills. I'm so impressed, I'm recommending it on twitter!!!", 5/5 stars -Ninny2U "I like it so much I use it every day.", 5/5 stars -Joseph "Great for readers who find words move on the page! I can read so quickly with it. For studying materials - like journal articles - I start slower, read once, then up the speed again and again. Much greater retention than trying to read just in text!", 5/5 stars -Jacqjacq14 "It's now so easy to read faster with this app !", 4/5 stars -Manuel Klaassen "This app is a wonderful way to breeze through a long read!", 4/5 stars -Matthew Bartlett Coming up soon: - A cloud based solution for backing up and syncing articles and bookmarks - Evernote, Readability and Feedly support - Built-in bookstore (free ebooks) - Better article navigation (search by page or by word) - Spritz-like reading Thank you for the reviews, keep them coming! Based on the feedback we receive, we'll add and modify the features as much as we can. *Please note: Flash Reader DOES NOT have advertisements of any kind. Services such as Instapaper, Pocket, website article saving and certain file-specific document conversions have limits and might require the Flash Reader Pro upgrade, which is a permanent one-time payment that unlocks all features of the app. Some services (including PDF and ePub importing, as well as Microsoft Office files like DOCX) require an active internet connection when importing. Also note that Flash Reader does not have voice support, so no text-to-speech or anything like that.
Text to Speech ePub PDF
This app transforms text into an immersive reading or audio experience. It offers advanced reading modes, text-to-speech, and language support to enhance comprehension and learning. Users can listen to content, practice speed reading, and build vocabulary through interactive quizzes.
- Text-to-speech audio conversion
- Speed reading training
- Comfort and highlight reading modes
- Multilingual support
- Built-in dictionary and vocabulary quizzes
- PDF, EPUB, TXT file support
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Stage Reader is a smart reading app designed to help you read faster, understand better, and learn more whether you prefer reading or listening. Turn any text into an immersive reading or audio experience. Stage Reader combines advanced reading modes, text-to-speech, quizzes, and language support to help you stay focused and absorb more information in less time. Listen or Read — Your Choice Convert text into natural-sounding audio and listen anytime, anywhere. Perfect for multitasking, commuting, or resting your eyes. Powerful Reading Modes Speed Reader – train your brain to read faster Comfort Mode – improved word emphasis for easier focus Highlight Mode – follow text visually while reading or listening Multiple reading styles to match your preferences Multilingual & Smart Learning Read and listen in multiple languages Instantly check word meanings with the built-in dictionary Save unknown words and learn them later with quizzes Learn More, Remember More Stage Reader helps you turn reading into learning: Create quizzes from your content Reinforce knowledge through repetition Improve vocabulary naturally while reading Supported Formats Read and listen to: PDF EPUB eBooks TXT files Perfect For Students & lifelong learners Professionals & entrepreneurs Language learners Anyone who wants to read more in less time Stage Reader transforms reading into a smarter, faster, and more flexible experience. Download Stage Reader and take your reading to the next stage. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flash Reader at 4.2 against Text to Speech ePub PDF's 3.4. Flash Reader also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.2). Text to Speech ePub PDF's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Flash Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Text to Speech ePub PDF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Flash Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Reader has 162 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Flash Reader's written reviews are positive against 48% of Text to Speech ePub PDF's.
Flash Reader ships an update monthly, Text to Speech ePub PDF every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash Reader | Text to Speech ePub PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (162 ratings) — better | 3.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews — better | 48.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Didstopia | Stage Coding |
Customer experience
Flash Reader
Text to Speech ePub PDF
Bugs and requests
Flash Reader
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashes when switching modes
- Loses reading progress
- Inaccurate resume times
Requested features
10 requests- Fancy text like newer video captions
- Bookmarks and navigation
- Support for Google Drive
- Quick rewind option
- Table of contents
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- Search option
- Ability to go backward/forward
- Choose page to go to
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Text to Speech ePub PDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flash Reader
- Flash Reader Pro$0.99
- Flash Reader Pro2 variants$1.99
- Flash Reader Pro$2.99
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- Flash Reader Pro$3.99
- Flash Reader Pro$4.99
Text to Speech ePub PDF
- Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$74.99
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