FlashNews vs SwiftWire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashNews
This app helps you read news articles significantly faster by presenting words one at a time in a fixed focus point. It uses RSVP technology to eliminate eye movement and improve comprehension, allowing you to consume more content in less time.
- Read up to 3x faster
- RSVP technology for improved focus
- Personalized news feed by topic
- Adjustable reading speed up to 600 WPM
- Progress tracking
- Save articles for later
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Read the news, faster than ever. FlashNews helps you stay informed by transforming how you read. Using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology, words appear one at a time at a fixed focus point—eliminating eye movement and dramatically increasing reading speed. No scrolling. No skimming. Just focus and read. Why FlashNews? Read up to 3× faster Train your brain to recognize words instantly and finish full articles in minutes. Science-backed speed reading RSVP reduces eye movement and improves focus for faster comprehension. Personalized news feed Choose the topics you care about including tech, business, sports, science, politics, world news, and more. Adjustable reading speed Start slow and build up to 600 WPM at your own pace. Track your progress See how fast you’re reading and how much you’ve completed. Save for later Bookmark articles and come back to them anytime. How it works Pick a story Fix your eyes on the center focus point Words flow to you, one at a time Read faster without losing understanding Real news. Less noise. FlashNews pulls from trusted publishers so you can stay informed without endless scrolling or distractions. Whether you have 2 minutes or 20, FlashNews fits into your day. Perfect for Busy professionals Students Curious readers Anyone who wants to read more in less time Start reading smarter today. Download FlashNews and experience a faster way to stay informed.
SwiftWire
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SwiftWire is a clean, no-nonsense RSS reader. No ads, no subscriptions, just your feeds. iCloud syncing keeps your RSS feeds up to date across all your devices, so you can read what matters wherever you are on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Customize your feeds, stay organized, and catch up on news, blogs, and articles effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FlashNews at Free against SwiftWire's $3.99. FlashNews also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
FlashNews is free to download; SwiftWire costs $3.99 up front. SwiftWire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FlashNews asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlashNews ships an update every 6 days, SwiftWire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashNews | SwiftWire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Kempe | Dustin Olsen |
In-app purchases
FlashNews
No in-app purchases
SwiftWire
- Small Tip$0.99
- SwiftWire Medium Tip$3.99
- SwiftWire Large Tip$9.99






