Read Faster vs ReadCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Read Faster
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Read Faster uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to help you read books at 200–1000 words per minute. Import EPUB, PDF, or TXT files and read with adaptive pacing, sentence context, and chapter navigation. Adjust your speed, toggle between single-word and phrase modes, and track your progress — all in a clean, focused interface designed for iOS 26.
ReadCast
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ReadCast turns your own books into a flexible reading and listening experience. Import PDF, EPUB, or TXT files, read with a clean and customizable interface, or switch to natural AI narration when you want to listen instead. Adjust text size, theme, playback speed, and voice to match the way you like to read. Use ReadCast to move smoothly between reading and listening, pick up where you left off, and enjoy your personal library in a more accessible way. Terms of Use: https://readcast.cc/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Faster at none against ReadCast's 6. ReadCast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ReadCast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Read Faster asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Read Faster | ReadCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jakob Langtry | DevLab Spa |
In-app purchases
Read Faster
No in-app purchases
ReadCast
- Pro — 500K chars/month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium — 1M chars/month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- Pro Annual — Save 22%7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Premium Annual — Save 22%7 Days trial$199.991 Year
- Unlimited Annual — Save 22%7 Days trial$279.991 Year
