# Flash Reader vs Speed Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Reader at 4.2 against Speed Reader's 3.8. Flash Reader also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 6). Speed Reader's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Speed Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Reader has 163 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Flash Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speed Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Speed Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Speed Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-read-faster/id6447472154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Niklas Baudy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543597939) |

## 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


### Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-reader-read-faster/id6447472154)

Enhance your reading comprehension and speed with a tool that displays one word at a time. Gradually increase your reading pace from 300 to over 750 words per minute through consistent practice. Customize your experience with various themes and visual aids.

**Highlights:** One-word-at-a-time display, Adjustable words per minute, Spritz speed reading technique, Visual line support, Custom text input, Text sharing from other apps, Dark and light themes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Spritz option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Speed Read files | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited history | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Speed Read links | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - Unlock everything | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Speed Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Reader or Speed Reader?

Flash Reader is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Speed Reader averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Flash Reader or Speed Reader have ads?

Neither Flash Reader nor Speed Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Reader or Speed Reader?

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speed Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speed Reader on November 3, 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.*