Comparison

Quick Read vs FlowReader Pro

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

Head to head
About

Quick Read

This app helps you read faster by displaying text one word at a time, eliminating eye movement. You can paste text or import files, adjust your reading speed, and automatically save your progress. It supports dark and light modes for comfortable reading.

Highlights
  • RSVP text display
  • Paste text or import files (PDF, EPUB)
  • Adjustable reading speed (WPM)
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Dark and light mode support
Features
Read full description

Read at the speed of thought. Quick Read uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display text one word at a time, helping you read faster while maintaining focus and comprehension. HOW IT WORKS • Paste text or import a PDF or EPUB file • Tap Start Reading • Watch words appear one at a time, centered for optimal focus • Adjust your speed from 100 to 900+ words per minute • Come back anytime—progress is saved automatically WHY IT WORKS Traditional reading is slow because your eyes constantly jump across lines. Quick Read eliminates that friction—each word appears exactly where you're already looking. FEATURES • PDF and EPUB import • Automatic progress saving—pick up where you left off • Adjustable reading speed (WPM) • Dark and light mode support Perfect for: - News articles - Research papers - Book chapters - Study material - Newsletters - Anything you need to read quickly No account required. No ads. Just paste and read.

About

FlowReader Pro

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method that displays words one at a time. Import content from various sources, including EPUB files and web articles, and enjoy offline access. This app offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Adjustable reading speed (100-1000 WPM)
  • EPUB file import
  • Article URL import
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
Features
Read full description

Read 3× faster — without detours. FlowReader Pro is your RSVP speed-reading companion. Words appear one at a time with ORP highlighting — no eye movement required, no distractions, only focus. Input text your way Open EPUB files Import article URLs directly Paste text or upload files Everything works offline RSVP technology Words appear one by one at the optimal recognition point (ORP) Reading time is drastically reduced Adjustable speed: 100–1000 words per minute EPUB unlock — pay once, read forever One purchase, yours for life No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises Included in your purchase: Unlimited EPUB access All future features No recurring costs Your book. Your pace. Your progress — always saved.

Screenshots

Quick Read4 screens
FlowReader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlowReader Pro at Free against Quick Read's $3.99. FlowReader Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Quick Read's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FlowReader Pro is free to download; Quick Read costs $3.99 up front. FlowReader Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quick Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quick Read against 5.0 for FlowReader Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Read ships an update every 3 weeks, FlowReader Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quick Read versus FlowReader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ReadFlowReader Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicola PaparellaANDREAS STEINER

Customer experience

Quick Read

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FlowReader Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quick Read

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FlowReader Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Freischaltung$2.99

Questions

Is Quick Read free?
Quick Read costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowReader Pro free?
FlowReader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick Read or FlowReader Pro?
Quick Read and FlowReader Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Quick Read or FlowReader Pro have ads?
Neither Quick Read nor FlowReader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Read or FlowReader Pro?
Quick Read ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlowReader Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Quick Read was updated on November 5, 2026 and FlowReader Pro on October 31, 2026.

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