Comparison

Flash Reader vs FlashRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

FlashRead

Enhance your reading speed and focus with a unique visual presentation method. Paste text or import files to read faster while maintaining comprehension. Offers adjustable speeds and a distraction-free interface for efficient reading.

Highlights
  • RSVP technology for rapid reading
  • Adjustable reading speed (200-600 WPM)
  • Import PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown
  • Save and resume reading sessions
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Dark/Light mode
Features
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Read faster. Focus better. Finish more. FlashRead - RSVP transforms how you read any text using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Simply paste your text and watch your reading speed soar while maintaining comprehension. Key Features: • RSVP Technology: Read one word at a time at lightning speed • Adjustable Speed: Control reading pace from 200-600 words per minute • File Import: Import PDF, TXT, RTF, and Markdown files • Session Management: Save and resume reading sessions • Universal App: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean Interface: Distraction-free, minimal design • Dark/Light Mode: Comfortable reading in any environment Perfect For: • Students reading textbooks and research papers • Professionals catching up on emails and reports • Book lovers who want to read more in less time • Anyone looking to improve reading efficiency Privacy First: Your privacy matters. FlashRead - RSVP stores all data locally on your device. No personal information is collected, tracked, or shared. How It Works: 1. Paste or import your text 2. Adjust reading speed to your comfort level 3. Start reading with one-tap controls 4. Save progress and resume anytime Why FlashRead - RSVP? Traditional reading methods are limited by eye movement and fixation time. RSVP technology eliminates these limitations, allowing you to read at speeds previously thought impossible while maintaining full comprehension. Pro Tips: • Start at 300-400 WPM and gradually increase • Use for emails, articles, and documents • Perfect for reviewing text you've already read • Great for reading on the go Download FlashRead - RSVP today and experience the future of reading!

Screenshots

Flash Reader1 screens
FlashRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flash Reader at 49% against FlashRead's 0%. Flash Reader also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (162 vs 2). FlashRead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flash Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. FlashRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flash Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Reader has 162 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of FlashRead's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Flash Reader versus FlashRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash ReaderFlashRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (162 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings162 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDidstopiaCyril Rahgoshay

Customer experience

Flash Reader

All ratings162 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative44.9%

FlashRead

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 5 more
  • Search option
  • Ability to go backward/forward
  • Choose page to go to
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

FlashRead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flash Reader

One-time5
  • Flash Reader Pro$0.99
  • Flash Reader Pro2 variants$1.99
  • Flash Reader Pro$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Flash Reader Pro$3.99
  • Flash Reader Pro$4.99
None

FlashRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Reader free?
Flash Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flash Reader or FlashRead?
Flash Reader is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while FlashRead averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Flash Reader or FlashRead have ads?
Neither Flash Reader nor FlashRead shows ads.

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