# Flash Reader vs FlashRead

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | FlashRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader/id402491178/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp/id6752110514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Cyril Rahgoshay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838061033) |

## 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


### FlashRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp/id6752110514)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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