# 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 ratings volume (1.8K vs 162). Flash Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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 162, 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 monthly, Phone Drive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Phone Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader/id402491178/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-storage/id434342171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 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/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


### Phone Drive

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

Transform your mobile device into a wireless flash drive and comprehensive file manager. Easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files, transferring them wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Stream media and utilize built-in tools for documents and file organization.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfers via Wi-Fi, Manage local and cloud storage, Built-in media player and document viewer, File organization and security features, Support for multiple cloud services, Create playlists and stream media

**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 162 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 monthly, and Phone Drive fortnightly. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on October 18, 2026 and Phone Drive on October 20, 2026.

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