# FlashRead vs Bamboo

The clearest difference is rating: Bamboo at 5.0 against FlashRead's 1.5. FlashRead's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bamboo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FlashRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bamboo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashRead | Bamboo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp/id6752110514/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboo-ai-markdown-notes/id6753059522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyril Rahgoshay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838061033) | [志贵 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435765171) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp/id6752110514)

Enhance your reading speed and focus with a unique visual presentation method. Paste text or import files to read faster while maintaining comprehension. Offers adjustable speeds and a distraction-free interface for efficient reading.

**Highlights:** RSVP technology for rapid reading, Adjustable reading speed (200-600 WPM), Import PDF, TXT, RTF, Markdown, Save and resume reading sessions, Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Distraction-free interface, Dark/Light mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bamboo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboo-ai-markdown-notes/id6753059522)

This app is a Markdown note-taking tool for organizing knowledge and utilizing AI features. It allows users to capture ideas, write long-form content, and connect notes with wiki links. AI assistance is available for drafting, summarizing, and brainstorming, with users controlling their AI provider.

**Highlights:** Markdown editor with syntax highlighting, Wiki link creation for connecting notes, AI assistance for drafting and summarizing, Organize notes into collections, Cross-device synchronization, Import and export content

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashRead free?

FlashRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bamboo free?

Bamboo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlashRead or Bamboo?

Bamboo is rated higher. FlashRead averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bamboo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FlashRead or Bamboo have ads?

Neither FlashRead nor Bamboo shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*