Comparison

ReadMe vs FlashRead

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

Head to head
About

ReadMe

This app helps you read faster and stay focused by displaying text one word at a time at a customizable pace. It offers a distraction-free reading experience with various themes, analytics, and import options.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
  • Customizable reading speed
  • Distraction-free focus mode
  • Reading analytics and progress tracking
  • Import PDFs, text files, or paste text
  • Extensive library of free classic books
  • Multiple reading themes and fonts
Features
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Read faster. Stay focused. ReadMe uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to show text one word at a time at a pace you control. No line-skimming, no losing your place, no distractions. Just forward motion. Now on iPhone and iPad. Bring your own EPUB books, PDFs, and documents, or pick from 70,000+ free classics. WHY READERS LOVE IT • 70,000+ classic books included free: a full built-in library • 76 reading themes across Cosmic, Nature, Cozy, and Scenic collections, including living animated backgrounds • Focus mode with optical anchor point: your eyes stay planted while words flow • Reading analytics: track your speed, streaks, trends, and personal records • Import anything: EPUB books, PDFs, text files, or just paste • Make it yours: 10 fonts, pinch-to-resize text, 100–900 words per minute, 1–3 words at a time, custom book covers • No ads. Ever. USE README TO • get through long articles and documents faster • study with fewer distractions • preview chapters before a deep read • rebuild your attention span, one session at a time HOW IT WORKS 1. Open an EPUB, import a file, paste text, or pick a free classic 2. Set your speed 3. Tap play, then adjust anytime. Your progress saves automatically ReadMe Premium: One-Time Purchase Unlock all 58+ premium reading themes and 4 exclusive fonts for $2.99. One payment. No subscription, no renewal, no expiry. Restores free on every device signed in to your Apple Account. You're purchasing a lifetime license to ReadMe Premium. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/readme4l/privacy

About

FlashRead

Enhance your reading speed with a unique word-by-word display method. Upload your documents or paste text to read faster and improve comprehension. Offers free and premium tiers with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
  • Reads 2-5x faster
  • Upload TXT, PDF, EPUB, DOCX
  • Import articles by link
  • Personalized library
  • Reading stats and goals
  • Dyslexia-friendly fonts
Features
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FlashRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read 2-5x faster — without skimming or missing a word. Instead of scanning lines of text, FlashRead shows you one word at a time at your chosen speed. Your eyes stay in one place while your brain does the rest. It sounds simple because it is — and it works. HOW IT WORKS Each word appears at the center of your screen with the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighted. This is the letter your eye naturally locks onto to recognize the word fastest. Combined with smart pauses at punctuation, you get maximum speed with full comprehension. WHAT YOU CAN READ Upload your own TXT, PDF, EPUB, or DOCX files and read them at speed. Paste text from the web. Import articles by link. Your documents are saved in your personal library so you can pick up right where you left off. START FREE RSVP speed reading up to 300 WPM Upload TXT files Save up to 3 documents Full playback controls and chapter navigation UNLOCK PREMIUM Read at up to 1,000 WPM Upload PDF, EPUB, and DOCX files Unlimited documents in your library Reading stats, streaks, and daily goals 5 themes including Dark and Midnight 6 fonts including dyslexia-friendly options 8 ORP highlight colors Premium is available as Monthly ($4.99), Yearly ($19.99 — save 67%), or Lifetime ($49.99 — pay once, own forever). Whether you're a student working through textbooks, a professional keeping up with reports, or a reader who wants to get through more books, FlashRead helps you read faster and remember more. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://miguelzommg-byte.github.io/flashreadapp.github.io/terms-of-service.html PRIVACY POLICY https://miguelzommg-byte.github.io/flashreadapp.github.io/privacy-policy.html By using FlashRead, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy linked above. Subscription pricing: Monthly $4.99/month, Yearly $19.99/year, Lifetime $49.99 one-time. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

ReadMe4 screens
FlashRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ReadMe at 3 against FlashRead's 1. FlashRead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. ReadMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlashRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadMe against 5.0 for FlashRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadMe ships an update every 8 days, FlashRead every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReadMe versus FlashRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadMeFlashRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNolan MayossMIGUEL GARCIA

Customer experience

ReadMe

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FlashRead

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadMe

One-time1
  • ReadMe Premium$1.99
3 purchases

FlashRead

Subscriptions2
  • FlashRead Monthly$4.991 Month
  • FlashRead Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlashRead Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ReadMe free?
ReadMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadMe or FlashRead?
ReadMe and FlashRead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ReadMe or FlashRead have ads?
Neither ReadMe nor FlashRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadMe or FlashRead?
ReadMe ships an update every 8 days, and FlashRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadMe was updated on November 5, 2026 and FlashRead on November 5, 2026.

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