Comparison

XtremeLabs eReader vs Reed

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

Head to head
About

XtremeLabs eReader

Features
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Just launched! A full featured cloud-based e-reader application for reading and working with digital training materials. Built by XtremeLabs, the award-winning company behind the original XtremeLabs hands-on labs and XtremeLabs Marketplace (XLM), XtremeCourseware is the platform for technology students and learning organizations to read and engage with the courseware they need to pass certification exams, in college courses, or for self-study. The app comes in a stunning new design, refreshing eBook Interface, book download capabilities and a host of features to enhance your learning. It seamlessly integrates eBooks with videos, synched audios, image banks and interactivities for an engaging eBook reading experience.

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

XtremeLabs eReader4 screens
Reed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XtremeLabs eReader at 14.0 against Reed's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
XtremeLabs eReader versus Reed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXtremeLabs eReaderReed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXtremeLabs LLCGaidar Aliev

In-app purchases

None

XtremeLabs eReader

No in-app purchases

None

Reed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XtremeLabs eReader free?
XtremeLabs eReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reed free?
Reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XtremeLabs eReader or Reed have ads?
Neither XtremeLabs eReader nor Reed shows ads.

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