FlashRead vs Simple Speed Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashRead
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Master speed reading and conquer your reading list with FlashRead. WHAT IS RSVP SPEED READING? Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) displays one word at a time at your chosen speed. Your eyes stay fixed while words flow to you, eliminating the eye movement that slows traditional reading. It's the same technique used by speed reading champions. READ UP TO 1000 WORDS PER MINUTE Start at a comfortable 200 WPM and work your way up. Most users double their reading speed within the first week. The built-in Speed Training mode gradually increases your pace to push your limits. 70,000+ FREE CLASSIC BOOKS Access the entire Project Gutenberg library instantly: • Literary classics: Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights • Adventures: Sherlock Holmes, Treasure Island, The Count of Monte Cristo • Horror: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Call of Cthulhu • Philosophy: Meditations, The Republic, Beyond Good and Evil • History: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, The Art of War • And thousands more—all free, forever FEATURES • Adjustable speed from 100-1000 WPM • Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighting • Multiple themes: Light, Dark, Sepia, Night, and more • 17 font choices including dyslexia-friendly options • Punctuation-aware pacing for natural comprehension • Progress tracking and bookmarks • Offline reading—download books to read anywhere FLASHREAD PRO Unlock unlimited access to the full library and all premium features with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, ever. Whether you're a student tackling required reading, a professional staying informed, or a book lover with too many classics on your list—FlashRead helps you read more in less time. Download now and start speed reading today.
Simple Speed Reader
Enhance your reading efficiency with a clean, distraction-free interface. This app helps you read documents, news, and books faster by presenting text in manageable chunks and allowing adjustable reading speeds. It supports various import options and includes a continuous reading mode for news.
- Import and read PDF documents
- Continuous reading mode for news
- Preloaded public domain books
- Clean, minimal reading interface
- Adjustable reading pace
- Document library support
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Simple Speed Reader helps you read documents, news and books faster with a distraction-free interface designed for focus. Import supported documents, open them instantly, and read one chunk at a time in a clean presentation that keeps your attention on the text. Adjust reading speed to match your pace and move through long documents with less friction. Read through the news with continuous reading mode, where you'll be automatically guided through all articles you haven't read so you can get caught up quickly. Features: - Import and read PDF documents - Read through up-to-date news articles - Continuous reading mode for news articles - Public domain books all preloaded - Clean, minimal reading interface - Speed-reading presentation for better focus - Adjustable reading pace - Works on iPhone and iPad - File access with document library support - Other content coming soon! Simple Speed Reader is built for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more efficient way to read.
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Verdict
FlashRead and Simple Speed Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FlashRead | Simple Speed Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stephen Olson | Living Wire LLC |
In-app purchases
FlashRead
No in-app purchases
Simple Speed Reader
No in-app purchases









