# Devour vs Velocity Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Velocity Reader at none against Devour's 2. Velocity Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Devour's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Velocity Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devour | Velocity Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocity-reader/id6758642354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Cassidy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821458102) | [Tiggey LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830106887) |

## What reviewers say

### Devour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devour-read-faster/id6758223988)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Velocity Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocity-reader/id6758642354)

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster by displaying words one at a time at your chosen pace. It supports EPUB imports, offers adjustable speeds, and tracks your progress. Designed for students, professionals, and avid readers, it works entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Adjustable reading speed (60-1200 WPM), RSVP word display technique, EPUB ebook import, Offline reading and data storage, Progress tracking, Multiple font options, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devour free?

Devour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Velocity Reader free?

Velocity Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Devour or Velocity Reader have ads?

Devour shows ads; Velocity Reader does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*