# Flash Reader vs Speedy Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedy Reader at 100% against Flash Reader's 49%. Speedy Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Flash Reader's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 4). 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 Speedy Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Reader has 163 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Speedy Reader's.

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Speedy Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Speedy Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedy-reader-rsvp/id6753229240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Tran Duc Thu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814416660) |

## 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


### Speedy Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedy-reader-rsvp/id6753229240)

Boost your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology. It displays words one at a time, minimizing eye movement distractions and allowing for fully adjustable speeds. Read PDFs, typed text, or clipboard content to save time and improve focus.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technology, Adjustable reading speed, Read PDFs, typed text, and clipboard content, Focus mode to minimize distractions, Save and revisit reading history, Improve comprehension and memory

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Speedy Reader free?

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

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

Speedy Reader is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Speedy Reader averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Flash Reader nor Speedy Reader shows ads.

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

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speedy Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speedy Reader on October 30, 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.*