# fastReader vs Reed

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | fastReader | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aysen Dursun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762737728) | [Gaidar Aliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786565245) |

## What reviewers say

### fastReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastreader-read-faster/id6636467564)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Adds | $1.79 | one-time |


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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