# Flash Reader vs Readrrr

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flash Reader at free with in-app purchases against Readrrr's subscription. Flash Reader also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 29%). Readrrr's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, 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 Readrrr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readrrr holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Flash Reader's written reviews are positive against 29% of Readrrr'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, Readrrr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Readrrr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews) | **[4.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) |

## 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


### Readrrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readrrr-focus-reader/id6757683148)

Enhance reading speed and focus with a distraction-free experience. This app uses RSVP technology to display words sequentially, helping you process text faster and track your comprehension progress.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed-reading technology, Customizable reading speeds, Distraction-free reading environment, PDF import and text extraction, Reading progress tracking, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readrrr Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Readrrr Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Readrrr free?

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

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

Readrrr is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Readrrr averages 4.4 from 57 ratings.

### Do Flash Reader or Readrrr have ads?

Neither Flash Reader nor Readrrr shows ads.

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

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Readrrr fortnightly. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Readrrr on November 5, 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.*