# Flash Reader vs Blinkword Speed Reading

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blinkword Speed Reading at weekly against Flash Reader's every 6 weeks. Blinkword Speed Reading also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Flash Reader's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 2) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). 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 Blinkword Speed Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flash Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Reader has 164 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Reader | Blinkword Speed Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinkword-speed-reading/id6758642618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didstopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/379028611) | [Shawn Gilronan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786789478) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-reader-speed-reading/id402491178)

This app helps you read faster by displaying text one word or a few words at a time. It supports various document types and offers customization for a personalized reading experience. Features include camera scanning, Siri integration, and widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Speed reading modes (Flash, Chunk, Reader), Supports PDF, EPUB, Word, and web articles, Camera scanning for physical pages, Siri integration for hands-free control, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable themes and fonts

**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


### Blinkword Speed Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinkword-speed-reading/id6758642618)

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a scientifically-backed technique that displays words one at a time. Import documents, customize your reading experience, and track your progress to build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technique, Import PDFs and ePubs, Customizable reading speed (100-1000 WPM), Adjustable font size and themes, Progress tracking and statistics, Library organization with smart filters, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blinkword Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Reader free?

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

### Is Blinkword Speed Reading free?

Blinkword Speed Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flash Reader or Blinkword Speed Reading?

Flash Reader is rated higher. Flash Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Blinkword Speed Reading averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flash Reader or Blinkword Speed Reading have ads?

Neither Flash Reader nor Blinkword Speed Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Reader or Blinkword Speed Reading?

Flash Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blinkword Speed Reading weekly. Most recently, Flash Reader was updated on November 13, 2026 and Blinkword Speed Reading 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.*