# Scribb vs Reed

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribb | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Igor Igor](https://appshunter.io/developer/642037185) | [Gaidar Aliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786565245) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribb/id6755980150)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243)

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.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technique, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files, Customizable themes and fonts, Offline functionality, Hands-free reading mode, Word-by-word scrubbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribb free?

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

### Is Reed free?

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

### Do Scribb or Reed have ads?

Neither Scribb nor Reed 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.*