Scribb vs Reed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribb
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Scribb — Read Without Distractions Your personal reading sanctuary. Save anything. Read anywhere. Tired of cluttered apps, endless ads, and losing track of articles you meant to read? Scribb transforms how you consume content — giving you a clean, focused space to save, organize, and enjoy your reading list on your terms. Save Once, Read Anywhere Capture articles, blog posts, and long-form content from any website with a single tap. Your library syncs seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud, so your reading list is always with you. True Offline Reading Download articles for offline access. Perfect for flights, commutes, subway rides, or anywhere life takes you without WiFi. Your content is always available — no connection required. Organize Your Way Keep your reading list tidy with powerful organization tools: - Tags — Categorize articles by topic, priority, or mood - Smart Filters — Find exactly what you're looking for - Auto-updating Sources — Stay current with content from your favorite sites Read Comfortably Customize your reading experience to suit your preferences: - Multiple color themes - Adjustable fonts and text sizing - Clean typography optimized for long-form reading - Bionic font - Distraction-free interface — no ads, no popups, no AI, just content Why Scribb? We believe reading should be simple. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads interrupting your flow. No tracking your habits. Just you and the content you chose to save. Download Scribb and rediscover the joy of reading.
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.
- RSVP speed reading technique
- Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Offline functionality
- Hands-free reading mode
- Word-by-word scrubbing
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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.
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Verdict
Scribb and Reed are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scribb | Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Igor | Gaidar Aliev |
In-app purchases
Scribb
No in-app purchases
Reed
No in-app purchases









