fastReader vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.Β 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:Β English,Β German, andΒ 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.
Folio
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Folio β Daily is your daily escape into the world of literature. Every day, the app delivers a carefully selected excerpt from public domain works β timeless classics that are free to read and enjoy. Whether you have five minutes during your coffee break or a quiet moment before bed, Folio β Daily lets you discover literature one snippet at a time. Features: Daily Excerpts: Receive a fresh piece of text every day, from classic novels, poetry, and essays. Save Your Favorites: Bookmark any excerpt you love and revisit it whenever you like. Simple and Elegant: A clean, minimalist design ensures your focus is on the text, not distractions. Offline Reading: All your saved excerpts remain available even without an internet connection. No Ads, No Tracking: Folio β Daily respects your privacy. No personal data is collected. Folio β Daily is perfect for readers of all ages who want to enjoy classic literature in bite-sized pieces. Itβs ideal for students, book lovers, or anyone who wants to make reading a daily habit. Rediscover the joy of reading with Folio β Daily β your personal library of classic texts, beautifully presented for modern life. Download now and start your daily literary journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Folio at none against fastReader's 1. Folio also leads on ads (none vs shown). fastReader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. fastReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | fastReader | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Aysen Dursun | Egor Luchin |
In-app purchases
fastReader
- Remove Adds$1.79
Folio
No in-app purchases









