Comparison

Readly vs ActiveBook Preview

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

Head to head
About

Readly

Features
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Transform Your Reading Experience with Revolutionary Speed Reading Technology Readly is your ultimate EPUB reader designed for the modern reader who wants to read more books in less time. Whether you're a student, professional, or book enthusiast, Readly helps you consume content faster while maintaining comprehension. POWERFUL EPUB READER • Import any EPUB book from your device • Beautifully formatted text with customizable fonts and sizes • Smooth page navigation and chapter browsing • Bookmark your favorite passages • Add personal notes and highlights • Completely offline - read anywhere, anytime REVOLUTIONARY SPEED READING • RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology • Read up to 3x faster than traditional reading • Adjustable reading speed from 100 to 1000 WPM • Scientific approach to eliminate eye movement • Improve focus and comprehension • Perfect for students and professionals TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Monitor your reading speed and time • Track books completed and pages read • See your reading statistics and achievements • Set reading goals and stay motivated • Detailed progress tracking per book PERSONALIZED READING EXPERIENCE • Choose from multiple font styles • Adjust font size for comfortable reading • Customize reading speed to your preference • Dark mode for nighttime reading • Clean, distraction-free interface • Beautiful book covers and metadata YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Organize your EPUB collection • Easy book management and sorting • Quick access to recent books • Search through your library • All data stored locally and securely PRIVACY FIRST • All your books stay on your device • No cloud uploads or data sharing • Complete privacy and security • No ads or tracking • Your reading habits are yours alone WHY CHOOSE READLY? Modern Life Demands Efficiency With Readly's speed reading technology, you can finally tackle that reading list you've been building. Read more books, learn faster, and stay ahead in your field. Science-Backed Technology RSVP technology is proven to increase reading speed by eliminating the time wasted on eye movement. Your brain processes words faster when presented one at a time at a consistent pace. Complete Control Unlike other reading apps, Readly works entirely offline. Import your own EPUB books and keep full control over your library. No subscriptions required for basic features. Beautiful & Intuitive We've designed Readly to be simple yet powerful. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just getting started with digital reading, you'll feel right at home. PERFECT FOR: • Students studying textbooks and academic papers • Professionals reading industry reports and documents • Book lovers wanting to read more books • Speed reading enthusiasts • Anyone with a growing reading list FREE FEATURES: • Add up to 3 books to your library • Full EPUB reading experience • Speed reading with RSVP technology • Progress tracking and bookmarks • Customizable reading settings PREMIUM FEATURES: • Unlimited books in your library • Advanced statistics and insights • Priority support • Future premium features GET STARTED TODAY Download Readly now and revolutionize the way you read. Import your first EPUB book and experience the power of speed reading. Read smarter, not harder. SUPPORT Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through the app's support section. Note: Readly is an EPUB reader application. You need to import your own EPUB files. We do not provide or host book content. Privacy Policy: https://readly-app.fly.dev/policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://readly-app.fly.dev/terms.html

About

ActiveBook Preview

Features
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ActiveBook Preview is the companion reader for the ActiveBook learning platform. Sign in to open your library, read interactive books with annotations and embedded activities, and pick up where you left off across devices.

Screenshots

Readly4 screens
ActiveBook Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActiveBook Preview at none against Readly's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Readly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ActiveBook Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Readly versus ActiveBook Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadlyActiveBook Preview
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBohdan SoloveiLinus Learning

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Readly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

ActiveBook Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readly free?
Readly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ActiveBook Preview free?
ActiveBook Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readly or ActiveBook Preview have ads?
Neither Readly nor ActiveBook Preview shows ads.

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