Comparison

Flash Reader FR vs FlowReader Pro

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

Head to head
About

Flash Reader FR

Enhance reading speed and comprehension using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP). Import documents, paste text, or fetch articles from the web. Customize reading experience with adjustable speeds, themes, and breaks.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading
  • Import EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and web articles
  • Adjustable speed up to 1500 WPM
  • Safe Ramp mode for gradual speed increase
  • Full-text view alongside RSVP
  • Customizable themes and blink breaks
  • Reading statistics and history tracking
Features
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Read faster with RSVP speed reading. Flash Reader FR uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display words one at a time, eliminating eye movement and helping you read up to 3x faster without losing comprehension. IMPORT YOUR WAY Bring in content from EPUB, PDF, and Word (DOCX) documents, paste text directly, or fetch articles from any web URL. Large imports run in the background with progress tracking, so the app never freezes while you wait. READ YOUR WAY - Adjustable speed up to 1500 words per minute - Safe Ramp mode eases you into a session at a comfortable pace instead of jumping straight to full speed - Full-text view lets you read your document as normal scrollable text alongside RSVP mode, with your current position highlighted - Dark, Light, Sepia, and Night themes for comfortable reading in any lighting - Customizable blink breaks to reduce eye strain during long sessions STAY ORGANIZED - Multi-select and bulk delete documents from your library - Rename documents right from your library - Bookmark your place and search within any document - Track your reading stats, streaks, and history over time CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Flash Reader FR is free to start. Upgrade to Premium for full EPUB, PDF, and DOCX import, URL import, 1500 WPM speed, premium themes, blink break customization, and full statistics. Premium is available as a Monthly subscription, a Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase, whatever fits how you read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FlowReader Pro

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method that displays words one at a time. Import content from various sources, including EPUB files and web articles, and enjoy offline access. This app offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Adjustable reading speed (100-1000 WPM)
  • EPUB file import
  • Article URL import
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
Features
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Read 3× faster — without detours. FlowReader Pro is your RSVP speed-reading companion. Words appear one at a time with ORP highlighting — no eye movement required, no distractions, only focus. Input text your way Open EPUB files Import article URLs directly Paste text or upload files Everything works offline RSVP technology Words appear one by one at the optimal recognition point (ORP) Reading time is drastically reduced Adjustable speed: 100–1000 words per minute EPUB unlock — pay once, read forever One purchase, yours for life No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises Included in your purchase: Unlimited EPUB access All future features No recurring costs Your book. Your pace. Your progress — always saved.

Screenshots

Flash Reader FR4 screens
FlowReader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flash Reader FR at every 2 days against FlowReader Pro's every 4 days. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Flash Reader FR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FlowReader Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flash Reader FR against 5.0 for FlowReader Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash Reader FR ships an update every 2 days, FlowReader Pro every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flash Reader FR versus FlowReader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash Reader FRFlowReader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOTTO GUTIERREZANDREAS STEINER

Customer experience

Flash Reader FR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FlowReader Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Flash Reader FR

Subscriptions2
  • FocusReader Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • FocusReader Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flash Reader FR$49.99
1 purchases

FlowReader Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Freischaltung$2.99

Questions

Is Flash Reader FR free?
Flash Reader FR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowReader Pro free?
FlowReader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flash Reader FR or FlowReader Pro?
Flash Reader FR and FlowReader Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Flash Reader FR or FlowReader Pro have ads?
Neither Flash Reader FR nor FlowReader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash Reader FR or FlowReader Pro?
Flash Reader FR ships an update every 2 days, and FlowReader Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Flash Reader FR was updated on October 31, 2026 and FlowReader Pro on October 31, 2026.

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