Comparison

MotionRead vs FlowRead

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

FlowRead

Features
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Read 2x faster without losing comprehension. FlowRead trains your eyes and brain using proven RSVP & ORP techniques to reach 400–800+ WPM. Most people read 200–400 words per minute. With consistent training, you can hit 500–800+ WPM while keeping full understanding and sharper focus. HOW IT WORKS RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) + ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting eliminates subvocalization and optimizes eye movements for efficient reading. 7 SCIENCE-BACKED MODULES Structured from beginner to advanced: Eliminate inner voice β†’ Master eye tracking β†’ Unlock pro techniques. Progress in weeks. DAILY PROGRESS TRACKING Graphs, WPM stats, streaks & history – see your speed improve day by day. READ ANYTHING FASTER Upload PDFs/TXT or paste articles, books, notes – train on real content that matters to you. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Adjustable RSVP reader (up to 1000+ WPM) β€’ ORP highlighting for peak word recognition β€’ 7 free-start training modules β€’ In-depth analytics & progress tracking β€’ Easy PDF/TXT upload β€’ Clean, ad-free premium interface Start free today – your first 2-minute session can deliver an instant speed boost! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MotionRead4 screens
FlowRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowRead at 15.1 against MotionRead's 18.0. 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

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 FlowRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MotionRead versus FlowRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionReadFlowRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaksh KaushikFyn Maximilian Uwe Meyer

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
2 purchases

FlowRead

Subscriptions2
  • FlowRead Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FlowRead Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is MotionRead free?
MotionRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowRead free?
FlowRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MotionRead or FlowRead have ads?
Neither MotionRead nor FlowRead shows ads.

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