Comparison

Devour vs ReShelvd

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

Head to head
About

Devour

This app helps you read books and articles significantly faster using a technique that displays words one at a time. Import various file types and web content, then adjust your reading speed. Track progress, set goals, and organize your library with this efficient reading tool.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technology
  • Import EPUB, PDF, web articles, and more
  • Adjustable speed control (100-1000+ WPM)
  • Built-in speed test
  • Progress tracking and automatic saving
  • Reading statistics and daily goals
  • Smart library organization
  • iCloud sync
Features
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DEVOUR YOUR READING LIST Download free and start speed reading in seconds. Devour uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) to display words one at a time right where your eyes are focused—so you read 2-3x faster without learning any special technique. Just import, tap play, and devour. HOW IT WORKS Traditional reading wastes time on eye movements. Devour eliminates that by presenting each word at a fixed point with the Optimal Recognition Point highlighted, so your brain processes text faster instantly. IMPORT ANYTHING EPUBs, PDFs, web articles, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, RTF—if you can read it, Devour can speed-read it. Paste text or extract content from any URL. Your entire reading list in one app. POWERFUL FEATURES Speed Control — Adjust from 100 to 1,000+ words per minute. Start at your comfort zone and gradually increase as your brain adapts. Built-In Speed Test — Discover your baseline reading speed, then see how much faster you read with RSVP technology. Progress Tracking — Resume exactly where you left off. Every document saves your position automatically. Reading Statistics — Track total words read, reading time, average WPM, and daily streaks with beautiful visualizations. Daily Goals & Achievements — Set word count goals, build streaks, and earn milestones as your reading habit grows. Smart Library — Organize with favorites, reading status, and content type filters. Search and find anything instantly. iCloud Sync — Keep your library, reading progress, and statistics synchronized across all your Apple devices. Dark Mode — Automatic system theme matching or manual light/dark selection for comfortable reading anywhere. THE SCIENCE RSVP has been researched for decades as a method to increase reading speed. By presenting words at a fixed focal point with ORP highlighting, your visual system processes text more efficiently. Most readers see significant speed improvements from their very first session. PREMIUM Devour is free to use with ads. Go premium to remove all ads for an uninterrupted reading experience and support independent app development. START READING FASTER Import your first document and feel the difference. That article you bookmarked last week, the novel on your shelf, the PDF report for work—Devour helps you get through it all. Faster. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ReShelvd

Features
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ReShelvd: Trade Books Locally Turn your bookshelf into a community library. ReShelvd is a tool for people who want to trade physical books with their neighbors. Instead of letting finished books sit on a shelf, you can list them for trade and find new stories from readers nearby. CATALOG IN SECONDS Building your digital library is simple. Use the built-in scanner to identify your books by simply pointing your camera at the cover or spine. There’s no need to manually type out titles or authors—the app recognizes your books and adds them to your shelf instantly. TRADE SAFELY & LOCALLY Connect with other readers in your neighborhood to organize swaps. To keep your home private, ReShelvd uses a randomized 200-meter location offset. This allows you to see what’s available in your general area—like the Sydney Inner West—without ever sharing your exact address. READING FOR A CAUSE We believe in supporting the wider literary community. 50% of all profits from ReShelvd are donated to charities helping to improve literacy and plant trees. A MORE SUSTAINABLE WAY TO READ Trading books is a simple way to reduce paper waste and keep stories moving. By swapping instead of buying new, you contribute to a more sustainable, circular reading culture. Key Features: - Visual Scanning: Effortlessly identify and list books using your camera. - Direct Swaps: Message local readers to coordinate physical trades. - Privacy-First: Your precise location is never displayed to other users. - Local Focus: Discover hidden gems right in your neighborhood. Terms of Service: https://reshelvd.app/terms

Screenshots

Devour4 screens
ReShelvd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ReShelvd at none against Devour's shown. Devour's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Devour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ReShelvd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Devour ships an update weekly, ReShelvd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Devour versus ReShelvd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevourReShelvd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB27 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrett CassidyCOMMONSHELF PTY LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Devour

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
1 purchases

ReShelvd

Subscriptions1
  • ReShelvd Unlimited1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Devour free?
Devour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReShelvd free?
ReShelvd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Devour or ReShelvd have ads?
Devour shows ads; ReShelvd does not.
Which is updated more often, Devour or ReShelvd?
Devour ships an update weekly, and ReShelvd every 2 months. Most recently, Devour was updated on October 31, 2026 and ReShelvd on November 9, 2026.

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