# Flash Reader vs Flash Reader FR

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Reader FR at 5.0 against Flash Reader's 4.2. Flash Reader FR also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Flash Reader's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 1). 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 Flash Reader FR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Reader FR 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Flash Reader FR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Flash Reader FR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-fr/id6758230911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [OTTO GUTIERREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227309204) |

## 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


### Flash Reader FR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-fr/id6758230911)

Enhance reading speed and comprehension using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Import documents, paste text, or fetch articles from the web. Customize reading experience with adjustable speeds, themes, and breaks.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading, Import EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and web articles, Adjustable speed up to 1500 WPM, Safe Ramp mode for gradual speed increase, Full-text view alongside RSVP, Customizable themes and blink breaks, Reading statistics and history tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FocusReader Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FocusReader Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Flash Reader FR | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Flash Reader FR free?

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

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

Flash Reader FR is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Flash Reader FR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Flash Reader nor Flash Reader FR shows ads.

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

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flash Reader FR every 2 days. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flash Reader FR on October 31, 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.*