# Storyteller Reader vs Velocity Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Storyteller Reader at 41 against Velocity Reader's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Storyteller Reader against 5.0 for Velocity Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storyteller Reader has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storyteller Reader | Velocity Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocity-reader/id6758642354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 72 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721687723) | [Tiggey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830106887) |

## What reviewers say

### Storyteller Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720)

This app allows you to read EPUB ebooks with guided narration on your device. It supports immersive reading features and can sync with a self-hosted backend for automatic audiobook and ebook alignment.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB books, Guided narration support, Immersive reading, Self-hosted backend pairing, Automatic audiobook/ebook alignment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Velocity Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocity-reader/id6758642354)

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster by displaying words one at a time at your chosen pace. It supports EPUB imports, offers adjustable speeds, and tracks your progress. Designed for students, professionals, and avid readers, it works entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading speed (60-1200 WPM), RSVP word display technique, EPUB ebook import, Offline reading and data storage, Progress tracking, Multiple font options, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storyteller Reader free?

Storyteller Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Velocity Reader free?

Velocity Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Storyteller Reader or Velocity Reader?

Storyteller Reader and Velocity Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Storyteller Reader or Velocity Reader have ads?

Neither Storyteller Reader nor Velocity Reader shows ads.

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