Comparison

SOVA vs Flash Reader FR

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

Head to head
About

SOVA

Features
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Welcome to the first version of SOVA, your personal focus companion. SOVA is a productivity timer designed to help you concentrate better through customizable countdowns, app blocking, and a unique reward system. Key Features: • Flexible timers • Block distracting apps while focusing • Earn points and unlock new owls and backgrounds This is our first public release. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve SOVA. Thank you for your patience—I hope SOVA helps you stay focused and proud of your progress!

About

Flash Reader FR

Enhance reading speed and comprehension using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Import documents, paste text, or fetch articles from the web. Customize reading experience with adjustable speeds, themes, and breaks.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading
  • Import EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and web articles
  • Adjustable speed up to 1500 WPM
  • Safe Ramp mode for gradual speed increase
  • Full-text view alongside RSVP
  • Customizable themes and blink breaks
  • Reading statistics and history tracking
Features
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Read faster with RSVP speed reading. Flash Reader FR uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, eliminating eye movement and helping you read up to 3x faster without losing comprehension. IMPORT YOUR WAY Bring in content from EPUB, PDF, and Word (DOCX) documents, paste text directly, or fetch articles from any web URL. Large imports run in the background with progress tracking, so the app never freezes while you wait. READ YOUR WAY - Adjustable speed up to 1500 words per minute - Safe Ramp mode eases you into a session at a comfortable pace instead of jumping straight to full speed - Full-text view lets you read your document as normal scrollable text alongside RSVP mode, with your current position highlighted - Dark, Light, Sepia, and Night themes for comfortable reading in any lighting - Customizable blink breaks to reduce eye strain during long sessions STAY ORGANIZED - Multi-select and bulk delete documents from your library - Rename documents right from your library - Bookmark your place and search within any document - Track your reading stats, streaks, and history over time CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Flash Reader FR is free to start. Upgrade to Premium for full EPUB, PDF, and DOCX import, URL import, 1500 WPM speed, premium themes, blink break customization, and full statistics. Premium is available as a Monthly subscription, a Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase, whatever fits how you read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SOVA3 screens
Flash Reader FR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOVA at none against Flash Reader FR's 3. On price, ads, 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. Flash Reader FR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SOVA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SOVA versus Flash Reader FR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOVAFlash Reader FR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan PodmolikOTTO GUTIERREZ

In-app purchases

None

SOVA

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Flash Reader FR

Subscriptions2
  • FocusReader Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FocusReader Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flash Reader FR$49.99

Questions

Is SOVA free?
SOVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Reader FR free?
Flash Reader FR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SOVA or Flash Reader FR have ads?
Neither SOVA nor Flash Reader FR shows ads.

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