Graph Paper vs ReadFast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Graph Paper
This app allows users to create digital graph paper for various purposes, from mapping game worlds to designing crafts. It offers drawing tools, text options, and different paper styles, with saving and export capabilities.
- Line weight and multiple colors
- Square and circle shapes
- Add text with various fonts
- Resizable and isometric grids
- Save, export to PDF, and print
- Line snap and ortho modes
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Graph Paper is a simple app to replicate real-life graph paper. I tried to make Graph Paper simple to use without creating too much complication that you might find in other CAD applications. You can use it map out Minecraft locations, graph coordinates in your math or engineering class, or draw out cross-stitch patterns. The possibilities are endless. Feature highlights: Drawing and Designing - Line weight - Multiple colors (More can be purchased in app) - Line Types ( Solid, Dashed, Dots ) - Square and Circle Shapes - Line Snap and Ortho - Coordinate tool tips Text - Add text to your drawing - Select from different fonts, sizes and colors Paper Types - Resizable Grid. - Isometric Paper Grid - Blueprint paper Saving and Exporting - Save drawings and come back to them later. - Save to Camera Roll as Picture - Email as PDF - Print from inside Graph Paper Help documentation included to show you how to use features.
ReadFast
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ReadFast helps you read faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a proven technique that displays text word-by-word at your chosen speed, with an optical recognition point to guide your focus. IMPORT YOUR CONTENT • Upload PDFs, Word documents, EPUBs, and text files • Add articles from RSS feeds • Connect to Readwise Reader to sync your reading list • Paste or type text directly READ AT YOUR SPEED • Adjustable words-per-minute (WPM) for any reading level • Play, pause, and scrub through documents with intuitive controls • Tap and swipe gestures for hands-free reading • Track your progress with visual indicators and time estimates MARK & REVIEW • Double-tap to mark important passages while reading • Review all your marks with surrounding context • Add notes to any marked section • Never lose track of key insights ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Create readlists to group related documents • Search, filter, and sort your library • Continue reading from where you left off • Auto-archive completed documents CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Dark, Light, and Sepia themes • Multiple font options and sizes • Choose your ORP highlight color • Set reading reminders to build your habit SYNC ACROSS DEVICES • Sign in with Apple or Google • Your library, progress, and marks sync automatically • Read on iPhone, iPad, or switch between them seamlessly READFAST PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited documents, unlimited readlists, cloud sync, and priority support. Whether you're tackling research papers, news articles, or that book you've been meaning to finish — ReadFast helps yo get through more in less time. Start reading smarter today. Terms of Use: https://readfast.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://readfast.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ReadFast at Free against Graph Paper's $3.99. ReadFast also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Graph Paper's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
ReadFast is free to download; Graph Paper costs $3.99 up front. Graph Paper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ReadFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Graph Paper ships an update every 5 weeks, ReadFast every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graph Paper | ReadFast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam McElhaney | Bjorn Gunnarsson |
Bugs and requests
Graph Paper
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes when opening saved documents
- App crashes when zoomed in
- App crashes when adding text
- App crashes when using measurement/distance tool
- App crashes when drawing lines while zoomed
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- App crashes when inserting words into drawings
- Saved files become corrupted or inaccessible
- Grid snap works horizontally but not vertically
- Unintended 'ghost lines' appear when tapping screen
- Undo button is difficult to target and triggers drawing instead
- Redo button does not function
- Text appears tiny and distorted
- Saved files don't reopen properly
- Drawing appears off-grid after reopening
- Printing cuts off image or prints off-center
- Grid lines don't print with image
- Multi-touch causes crosshairs to freeze
- Recent updates broke existing functionality
- Performance issues with slow/laggy drawing
- Unwanted recurring charges reported
Requested features
21 requests- Eraser tool for selective line deletion
- Zoom in/out capability
- Pan/scroll functionality for larger canvases
- Freehand drawing mode
- Ability to move and edit objects after placement
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- Fill/color bucket tool for squares and shapes
- Curved lines and diagonal lines
- Text editing and deletion capabilities
- Landscape mode orientation
- Larger default grid squares
- More color options (orange, purple, green)
- Ability to duplicate elements
- Dimension input by keyboard
- More measurement units (feet, not just inches)
- Ability to save designs as reusable templates
- Arrows and curved line tools
- Greek letters and equation support
- Rotation tool for objects
- Improved printing with proper centering
- Better Apple Pencil support
- Larger toolbar buttons for easier selection
ReadFast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graph Paper
- Color Pack - Khaki$0.99
- Color Pack - Gold$0.99
- Color Pack - Orange$0.99
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- Color Pack - Green$0.99
- Color Pack - More Blue$0.99
- Color Pack - Purples$0.99
- Color Pack - Pinks$0.99
- Color Pack - Yellow$0.99
ReadFast
- ReadFast Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- ReadFast Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- ReadFast Pro Lifetime$179.99









