Comparison

ForsRead vs FlowSpeedReader

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

Head to head
About

ForsRead

Features
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ForsRead is designed to make reading effortless and enjoyable. Whether you’re catching up on books, PDFs, or documents, ForsRead enhances your reading experience with cozy backgrounds and intuitive features. Key Features: -Upload PDFs, books, or documents to read seamlessly. -Display text in single words, lines, or paragraphs for better focus. -Auto-scroll functionality to maintain consistent reading speed and reduce distractions. -Adjustable reading speed and manual controls to suit your preferences. -Customize your experience with cozy backgrounds, various fonts, and text sizes. ForsRead helps you stay focused, read faster, and enjoy every moment of your reading journey.

About

FlowSpeedReader

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Import text from various sources, customize themes and fonts, and utilize text-to-speech. Features eye tracking and a focus timer for an optimized reading experience.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
  • Import text from URLs, files, and camera OCR
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) with multi-language support
  • Eye tracking for automatic pausing
  • Pomodoro-style focus timer
  • Detailed reading statistics
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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FlowSpeedReader is a powerful speed reading app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you consume text faster than ever before. Whether you're a student, professional, or avid reader, FlowSpeedReader trains your brain to process words at incredible speeds — all while maintaining comprehension. HOW IT WORKS RSVP displays one word (or a group of words) at a time in a fixed position, eliminating the eye movements (saccades) that waste up to 30% of traditional reading time. Your brain focuses purely on processing meaning. Research shows comprehension remains high even above 500 WPM. IMPORT ANYTHING • Paste or type text directly • Import from Safari using the Share Sheet extension • Fetch and extract articles from any URL • Import files: PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, Pages, CSV • Scan physical documents with Camera OCR • Load from clipboard (text or URLs) BEAUTIFUL THEMES & FONTS Choose from multiple gorgeous themes — including dark mode variants — and select from 8 premium fonts. FlowSpeedReader looks stunning and feels great to use. TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) Listen while you read. FlowSpeedReader features a full TTS engine with: • Multi-language support (Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, Urdu, and more) • Automatic language detection • Multiple voice options per language (Standard, Enhanced, Premium) • Synchronized word highlighting during audio playback EYE TRACKING (iPhone X and later) FlowSpeedReader uses the TrueDepth camera to detect when you look away and automatically pauses your reading session. Configurable sensitivity, pause delay, and auto-resume keep you in the zone. FOCUS TIMER (POMODORO) Stay productive with built-in Pomodoro-style focus sessions. Set custom focus and break durations, and let the app manage your reading schedule. READING STATISTICS Track your progress with detailed stats: words read, sessions completed, reading streaks, and more. Visualize your improvement over time. MORE FEATURES • Adjustable reading speed: 100 – 1000+ WPM • Read 1, 2, or 3 words at a time • Interactive progress bar with scrubbing • Context scroll view — see surrounding text and tap to jump • Haptic feedback at sentence boundaries • Live Activities on Lock Screen • Full-text editor built in • Reading history — resume past sessions • Landscape and iPad adaptive layouts • Volume button controls for speed or navigation • Right-to-left language support • Safari Share Extension for one-tap import FlowSpeedReader is the ultimate reading companion. Download now and unlock your full reading potential.

Screenshots

ForsRead4 screens
FlowSpeedReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ForsRead at none against FlowSpeedReader's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ForsRead versus FlowSpeedReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForsReadFlowSpeedReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOzan Emre DuranBesufekad Mekuria

In-app purchases

None

ForsRead

No in-app purchases

None

FlowSpeedReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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