# Flash Reader vs Phone Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Phone Drive at 4.7 against Flash Reader's 4.2. Phone Drive also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 49%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phone Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 163, 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 73% of Phone Drive's.

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Phone Drive fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Phone Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 163 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Reader

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

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It presents text one word at a time, in chunks, or as a traditional reader, allowing you to adjust speed and track progress. Supports various file types and offers a free tier with an optional Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Word-by-word reading mode, Chunk reading mode, Traditional reader mode, Adjustable reading speed, Supports PDFs, EPUBs, Word files, Camera scanning for text, Siri integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | 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


### Phone Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171)

Easily transfer files between your mobile devices and computers wirelessly. Organize documents, view media, and access cloud storage all within one app. Secure your data with passcode protection and biometric unlock.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer to PC/Mac, Organize files with folders, View PDFs, Office docs, images, Built-in music and video player, Connect cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.), Passcode and biometric security

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud Service Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud Service Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Service Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🎵 Good audio playback
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable file transfers
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Playlist management options
- Video playback support
- Improved cloud storage integration
- Customizable file organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Phone Drive free?

Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Reader or Phone Drive?

Phone Drive is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Phone Drive averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Flash Reader or Phone Drive have ads?

Neither Flash Reader nor Phone Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Reader or Phone Drive?

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Phone Drive fortnightly. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Phone Drive on November 6, 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.*