Comparison

MotionRead vs ReadFast

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

Head to head
About

MotionRead

Features
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CAN’T 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/

About

ReadFast

Features
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ReadFast helps you read faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) β€” a proven technique that displays text word-by-word at your chosen speed, with an optical recognition point to guide your focus. IMPORT YOUR CONTENT β€’ Upload PDFs, Word documents, EPUBs, and text files β€’ Add articles from RSS feeds β€’ Connect to Readwise Reader to sync your reading list β€’ Paste or type text directly READ AT YOUR SPEED β€’ Adjustable words-per-minute (WPM) for any reading level β€’ Play, pause, and scrub through documents with intuitive controls β€’ Tap and swipe gestures for hands-free reading β€’ Track your progress with visual indicators and time estimates MARK & REVIEW β€’ Double-tap to mark important passages while reading β€’ Review all your marks with surrounding context β€’ Add notes to any marked section β€’ Never lose track of key insights ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY β€’ Create readlists to group related documents β€’ Search, filter, and sort your library β€’ Continue reading from where you left off β€’ Auto-archive completed documents CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE β€’ Dark, Light, and Sepia themes β€’ Multiple font options and sizes β€’ Choose your ORP highlight color β€’ Set reading reminders to build your habit SYNC ACROSS DEVICES β€’ Sign in with Apple or Google β€’ Your library, progress, and marks sync automatically β€’ Read on iPhone, iPad, or switch between them seamlessly READFAST PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited documents, unlimited readlists, cloud sync, and priority support. Whether you're tackling research papers, news articles, or that book you've been meaning to finish β€” ReadFast helps yo get through more in less time. Start reading smarter today. Terms of Use: https://readfast.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://readfast.io/privacy

Screenshots

MotionRead4 screens
ReadFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MotionRead at none against ReadFast's shown. ReadFast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. MotionRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ReadFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MotionRead versus ReadFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionReadReadFast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaksh KaushikBjorn Gunnarsson

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MotionRead

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99
3 purchases

ReadFast

Subscriptions2
  • ReadFast Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • ReadFast Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadFast Pro Lifetime$179.99

Questions

Is MotionRead free?
MotionRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadFast free?
ReadFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MotionRead or ReadFast have ads?
ReadFast shows ads; MotionRead does not.

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