# UX Speed Reader vs Read Fast

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Read Fast at 16.4 against UX Speed Reader's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UX Speed Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Read Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | UX Speed Reader | Read Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-fast-absorb/id6759666710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CONNAGH CHRISTOPHER E MCDONALD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862568134) | [Maksym Horoszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857044674) |

## What reviewers say

### UX Speed Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ux-speed-reader/id6757923206)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Read Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-fast-absorb/id6759666710)

This app helps you read faster by displaying words sequentially in the center of the screen, reducing subvocalization and improving focus. It supports various file formats and tracks your reading progress to build a consistent habit.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine, Breaks subvocalization bottleneck, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text, Track daily streaks and WPM, Reduces eye fatigue, Local device processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Absorb | $4.99 | per month |
| Absorb Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Absorb Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UX Speed Reader free?

UX Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Read Fast free?

Read Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do UX Speed Reader or Read Fast have ads?

Neither UX Speed Reader nor Read Fast shows ads.

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