Overread vs FlowSpeedReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Overread
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The average person reads 250 words per minute. With proper training, you can double or triple that speed without sacrificing comprehension. OverRead is designed to unlock your brain's full potential and transform you into a more efficient reader. Two Powerful Reading Modes Highlighting Mode presents your complete text with a smooth, animated highlight moving at your chosen pace. You see the full context while the highlight guides your eyes, preventing regression and maintaining consistent speed. RSVP Mode takes a more aggressive approach. Words appear in the center of your screen, eliminating eye movement entirely. This removes one of the biggest physical limitations on reading speed, letting you reach speeds you never thought possible. Both modes offer adjustable speeds from 100 to 1000 words per minute. Start comfortable, then gradually increase as your abilities improve. Chunk Size Control Skilled readers process multiple words simultaneously. Adjust chunk size to control how many words appear together. Train your peripheral vision and develop the wide visual span that characterizes expert readers. Your Personal Library Build your collection from multiple sources. Paste text directly, import articles from any URL with automatic content extraction, or add EPUB books and PDF documents. Every item tracks your reading progress so you can pick up exactly where you left off. Comprehensive Statistics Track your daily reading time, weekly trends, completed articles, and average speed. The streak system encourages consistent practice. Regular training, even a few minutes daily, leads to significant improvements over time. Customizable Experience Four themes to match your preference: Modern, Classic, Sepia, and Dark. Adjust font and size for comfortable reading. Set default speed and mode so the app is ready when you are. Practice Templates Built-in content covering focus, productivity, learning techniques, and the science of speed reading. Quality practice material that teaches valuable skills while you train. OverRead+ Premium Unlock speeds up to 1000 WPM, unlimited library storage, progress saving across all content, and access to all themes. For Everyone Who Reads Students processing textbooks. Professionals staying current with industry news. Book lovers working through their reading lists. Anyone who reads regularly will benefit from speed reading training. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drbVhSGobjrkG2K6sQOnMoCntpSF-fcDcLjnmafaYdI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XGrKJ0a39nS3C1yZmO8rWG0SdvqtK_ZnVFYxw8ypa6w/edit?usp=sharing
FlowSpeedReader
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Import text from various sources, customize themes and fonts, and utilize text-to-speech. Features eye tracking and a focus timer for an optimized reading experience.
- Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
- Import text from URLs, files, and camera OCR
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) with multi-language support
- Eye tracking for automatic pausing
- Pomodoro-style focus timer
- Detailed reading statistics
- Customizable themes and fonts
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FlowSpeedReader is a powerful speed reading app that uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you consume text faster than ever before. Whether you're a student, professional, or avid reader, FlowSpeedReader trains your brain to process words at incredible speeds — all while maintaining comprehension. HOW IT WORKS RSVP displays one word (or a group of words) at a time in a fixed position, eliminating the eye movements (saccades) that waste up to 30% of traditional reading time. Your brain focuses purely on processing meaning. Research shows comprehension remains high even above 500 WPM. IMPORT ANYTHING • Paste or type text directly • Import from Safari using the Share Sheet extension • Fetch and extract articles from any URL • Import files: PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, Pages, CSV • Scan physical documents with Camera OCR • Load from clipboard (text or URLs) BEAUTIFUL THEMES & FONTS Choose from multiple gorgeous themes — including dark mode variants — and select from 8 premium fonts. FlowSpeedReader looks stunning and feels great to use. TEXT-TO-SPEECH (TTS) Listen while you read. FlowSpeedReader features a full TTS engine with: • Multi-language support (Arabic, Hebrew, Farsi, Urdu, and more) • Automatic language detection • Multiple voice options per language (Standard, Enhanced, Premium) • Synchronized word highlighting during audio playback EYE TRACKING (iPhone X and later) FlowSpeedReader uses the TrueDepth camera to detect when you look away and automatically pauses your reading session. Configurable sensitivity, pause delay, and auto-resume keep you in the zone. FOCUS TIMER (POMODORO) Stay productive with built-in Pomodoro-style focus sessions. Set custom focus and break durations, and let the app manage your reading schedule. READING STATISTICS Track your progress with detailed stats: words read, sessions completed, reading streaks, and more. Visualize your improvement over time. MORE FEATURES • Adjustable reading speed: 100 – 1000+ WPM • Read 1, 2, or 3 words at a time • Interactive progress bar with scrubbing • Context scroll view — see surrounding text and tap to jump • Haptic feedback at sentence boundaries • Live Activities on Lock Screen • Full-text editor built in • Reading history — resume past sessions • Landscape and iPad adaptive layouts • Volume button controls for speed or navigation • Right-to-left language support • Safari Share Extension for one-tap import FlowSpeedReader is the ultimate reading companion. Download now and unlock your full reading potential.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowSpeedReader at none against Overread's 2. Overread's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Overread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. FlowSpeedReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Overread ships an update weekly, FlowSpeedReader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Overread | FlowSpeedReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahmet Giray Ucar | Besufekad Mekuria |
In-app purchases
Overread
- Overread+ Weekly$3.997 Days
- Overread+ Annual$24.991 Year
FlowSpeedReader
No in-app purchases








