Comparison

fastReader vs Reed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

fastReader

Features
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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.

About

Reed

This app enhances reading speed by displaying text one word at a time, highlighting key letters to improve focus and flow. It allows users to import their own documents and customize the reading experience with various themes and settings.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technique
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Offline functionality
  • Hands-free reading mode
  • Word-by-word scrubbing
Features
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Reed helps you read books faster. It shows text one word at a time, right where your eyes already rest, with the key letter highlighted – the RSVP technique (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) – so you stop dragging your eyes across lines and start reading in a flow. And unlike most speed readers, Reed never paywalls your own content. Import your EPUBs, PDFs and text files for free, and read them your way. EASIEST SPEED READING - One word at a time, with the optimal focal letter marked - 2 modes: Hold-to-read & hands-free - Set your speed (WPM) with a smooth warm-up ramp - Swipe to scrub back and forth, word by word YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES - Import EPUB, PDF and TXT, or paste any text - Share files straight into Reed from other apps - Everything stays on your device TWO WAYS TO READ - Speed reader for flow - Classic reader that keeps EPUB formatting, images and chapters – plus a native PDF view with a paper page-curl MAKE IT YOURS - 14+ color palettes, custom themes and imported fonts, dark and light - Fine-tune the on-screen word position - Highlights and bookmarks with a list to jump back - Search inside any document - Per-document filters to strip repeating headers and page numbers - Gentle eye-rest reminders No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Reed works fully offline and never sends your reading anywhere. Free to download. Free to import. Just read — faster.

Screenshots

fastReader4 screens
Reed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reed at none against fastReader's 1. Reed also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. fastReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
fastReader versus Reed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfastReaderReed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAysen DursunGaidar Aliev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

fastReader

One-time1
  • Remove Adds$1.79
None

Reed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is fastReader free?
fastReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reed free?
Reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do fastReader or Reed have ads?
fastReader shows ads; Reed does not.

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