fastReader vs Glance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
fastReader
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This app displays the text from your PDF and TXT files word by word on your screen. By adjusting the speed at which the words appear, you can control your reading pace. Increasing your reading speed helps reduce distractions, allowing you to read faster and more focused. Additionally, the app allows you to customize the color, size, font, and background of the words. no adds will appear while reading! The application currently supports three languages based on the device's system language: English, German, and Turkish. The language of the app has no relation to the language of the PDF you want to read. The word-by-word conversion from the PDF is done using Google's ML kit. Please note that there might be minor inaccuracies in the text extracted from PDF files. While the human eye can easily detect and correct these errors, for a completely error-free experience, you can convert your file to a .txt format and read it using the '.txt reader' section. For more information, please visit the 'info' section on the homepage.
Glance
This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.
- RSVP speed reading technology
- Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs
- Two reading modes (overview and speed)
- Customizable fonts and color schemes
- Ad-free and tracking-free experience
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Read your books one word at a time — calm, focused, and as fast as you like. Glance shows text word by word at a single point, so your eyes stay still and your attention stays on the story. Import your own EPUB and MOBI books or save articles from the web, then read at the speed that feels right — from a gentle 100 to 1,000 words per minute. Your library, your way • Import DRM-free EPUB and MOBI books, or save any web article or pasted text to read offline • Two ways to read: scroll the full text, or switch to word-by-word speed reading — turn your phone sideways for a distraction-free view • Glance remembers where you stopped and carries you straight into the next chapter Made for reading, not for scrolling • Tap to pause, double-tap to go back a sentence, swipe to change speed • Many fonts and colour schemes, including high-contrast and colour-blind-friendly options • Reading stats and goals to build a daily habit • Translate any sentence with one long press • Works on iPhone and iPad, in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Ukrainian Respectful by design Pay once, keep it forever. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. No account. Your books never leave your device. Just you, the words, and the moment. Note: books bought from Kindle or Apple Books are copy-protected (DRM) and can't be opened by any third-party reader.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: fastReader at Free against Glance's $3.99. fastReader also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Glance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
fastReader is free to download; Glance costs $3.99 up front. fastReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | fastReader | Glance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aysen Dursun | PETER ZDANKIN |
In-app purchases
fastReader
- Remove Adds$1.79
Glance
No in-app purchases









