MotionRead vs Flash Reader FR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MotionRead
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CANβT FOCUS? READ FASTER. MotionRead is a speed reading app designed to help you improve focus, increase reading speed, and finish more books. In a world of short-form content and constant notifications, traditional reading feels slow. MotionRead trains your brain to process text faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time at the center of your screen, reducing eye movement and minimizing distractions. This helps increase words per minute (WPM) while maintaining comprehension. WHY MOTIONREAD WORKS β’ Improve reading speed with guided training β’ Reduce subvocalization β’ Strengthen focus and concentration β’ Boost comprehension and retention READ ANYTHING β’ Import PDFs and EPUBs β’ Save web articles to read offline β’ Clean, distraction-free reading mode β’ Automatically removes ads and clutter BUILT FOR STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS & READERS β’ Study faster β’ Move through research and reports efficiently β’ Finish books in less time β’ Train from 300 WPM to advanced speeds Whether you want to read books faster, improve productivity, or build better reading habits, MotionRead helps you develop real speed reading skills. Stop scrolling. Start reading faster. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Flash Reader FR
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Read faster with RSVP speed reading. Flash Reader FR uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, eliminating eye movement and helping you read up to 3x faster without losing comprehension. KEY FEATURES Import & Read β’ Import EPUB books with chapters β’ Read web articles from any URL β’ Paste text directly Speed Reading β’ Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM) β’ Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting β’ Swipe gestures for quick speed adjustment Eye Comfort β’ Smart blink breaks to reduce eye strain β’ 4 beautiful reading themes β’ Customizable font size and position Track Progress β’ Reading statistics and streaks β’ Session history β’ Words read and time tracking FREE TIER β’ Text import β’ Up to 400 WPM β’ Dark and Light themes β’ Basic statistics PREMIUM ($6.99) β’ EPUB book import β’ URL article import β’ Up to 1000 WPM β’ All premium themes (Sepia, Night) β’ Customizable blink breaks β’ Full statistics and charts β’ One-time purchase, lifetime access Perfect for students, professionals, and book lovers who want to read more in less time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flash Reader FR at daily against MotionRead's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MotionRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Flash Reader FR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MotionRead ships an update weekly, Flash Reader FR daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MotionRead | Flash Reader FR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daksh Kaushik | OTTO GUTIERREZ |
In-app purchases
MotionRead
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$34.99
Flash Reader FR
- Flash Reader FR$6.99









