# Flash Reader vs Text to Speech ePub PDF

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Text to Speech ePub PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader/id402491178/reviews)** | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-epub-pdf-stage/id1560564801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Stage Coding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637068135) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader/id402491178)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flash Reader Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Reader Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Reader Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flash Reader Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flash Reader Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Ahead of its time
- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Helps read books efficiently
- 👍 Useful, easy to use
- 👍 Brilliant app, great time saver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't allow to open modern websites
- 🐛 Restarts the book being read
- 🐛 Crashes when using camera
- 🐛 Bugs and stops working
- 🐛 Loses reading progress

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashes when switching modes
- Loses reading progress
- Inaccurate resume times

**Requested features**

- Fancy text like newer video captions
- Bookmarks and navigation
- Support for Google Drive
- Quick rewind option
- Table of contents


### Text to Speech ePub PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-epub-pdf-stage/id1560564801)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

Flash Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text to Speech ePub PDF free?

Text to Speech ePub PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Reader or Text to Speech ePub PDF?

Flash Reader is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Text to Speech ePub PDF averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Flash Reader or Text to Speech ePub PDF have ads?

Neither Flash Reader nor Text to Speech ePub PDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Reader or Text to Speech ePub PDF?

Flash Reader ships an update monthly, and Text to Speech ePub PDF every 4 days. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Text to Speech ePub PDF on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*