Comparison

FlashRead vs Speed Reading

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

Head to head
About

FlashRead

Features
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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.

About

Speed Reading

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Speed Reading is a transparent offline tool for reading books and training speed reading skills. Created for those who want to read faster and more effectively: - Free app - No subscriptions - No ads - No account registration - No analytics trackers - Works completely offline - All data is stored locally on your iPhone FORMAT SUPPORT AND LIBRARY Import books and articles to keep them in one place: - Support for .epub, .fb2, and .txt formats - Fast file parsing and unpacking - Smart text cleaning from unnecessary tags and "junk" - Automatic detection of metadata and covers SPEED READING MODE (RSVP) Master the Rapid Serial Visual Presentation method: - Attention focus (ORP): highlighting the optimal recognition point in the word in red. - Flexible speed setting (WPM): from a comfortable pace to professional speeds. - Smart pauses: the algorithm automatically slows down at punctuation marks and difficult words for better context understanding. - Navigation: fast rewind and forward by words. CLASSIC MODE (PAGES) For thoughtful and comfortable reading: - Full typography customization: choice of font, size, line spacing, and letter spacing. - Margin and indent settings to your taste. - Natural pagination. - Instant switch to speed reading mode with a double tap on any word. STATISTICS AND PROGRESS Track real metrics, not just feelings: - Count of words read and time (for today and all time). - Calculation of real average reading speed (WPM). - Visualization of reading progress for each book. - Estimation of remaining time to finish the book. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your entire library, settings, and statistics are stored exclusively on your device. Speed Reading does not require account creation, does not upload your books to cloud servers, and does not transfer data to third parties.

Screenshots

FlashRead4 screens
Speed Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlashRead and Speed Reading 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlashRead versus Speed Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashReadSpeed Reading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen OlsonXeniya Bykhova

In-app purchases

None

FlashRead

No in-app purchases

None

Speed Reading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Reading free?
Speed Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashRead or Speed Reading have ads?
Neither FlashRead nor Speed Reading shows ads.

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