Flash Reader FR vs FlowReader Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- RSVP speed-reading technology
- Adjustable reading speed (100-1000 WPM)
- EPUB file import
- Article URL import
- Offline functionality
- One-time purchase for lifetime access
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Flash Reader FR ships an update every 2 days, FlowReader Pro every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Flash Reader FR | FlowReader Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OTTO GUTIERREZ | ANDREAS STEINER |
Customer experience
Flash Reader FR
FlowReader Pro
In-app purchases
Flash Reader FR
- FocusReader Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- FocusReader Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Flash Reader FR$49.99
FlowReader Pro
- Pro Freischaltung$2.99
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