Fovly vs iRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fovly
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Speed through books. Understand every word. Fovly displays books one word at a time using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — a technique that eliminates eye movement and increases your reading speed. With built-in AI tools, you don't just read faster — you actually understand what you read. HOW IT WORKS Open any EPUB, FB2, MOBI, or TXT book, tap play, and words appear one at a time at your chosen speed — from 60 to 1,200 WPM. AI READING TOOLS (Fovly Premium) • "Previously On..." — Get an instant AI recap of everything you've read so far • Word Lookup — Tap any word to learn who or what it refers to in the context of the book • Book Summary — Finish a book and get a full AI-generated retelling • Comprehension Quiz — Test how much you retained with AI-generated questions • Daily Fortune — A daily literary insight inspired by your library BUILD A READING HABIT • Set daily reading goals and track your streaks • Get reminders that adapt to your reading patterns • Earn reading cards for every book you complete • Track your stats: words read, time spent, average speed YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Import EPUB, FB2, MOBI, and TXT files • Browse and download thousands of free classics from Project Gutenberg • Customize fonts, colors, themes, and reading speed • Pick up where you left off with a home screen widget DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Minimal interface, smooth word transitions, and a distraction-free reading experience that makes it easy to read more in less time. FOVLY PREMIUM Unlock AI reading tools: recaps, word lookup, summaries, quizzes, and daily fortune. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy — https://fovly.org/privacy.html Terms of Service — https://fovly.org/terms.html
iRead
Listen to your own EPUB, TXT, and MOBI books with natural-sounding voices, completely offline. Import your files easily and enjoy background playback with lock screen controls. Offers a free version with system voices and an optional one-time purchase for advanced neural voices.
- Offline text-to-speech for EPUB, TXT, MOBI
- Background playback with lock screen controls
- Multilingual support (9 languages)
- Import books via Files, share sheet, Wi-Fi
- Customizable reading themes and settings
- Library management with categories and progress
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iRead reads the books you already own out loud — natural voices, fully offline, no subscription. LISTEN TO YOUR OWN BOOKS • Natural neural voices read EPUB, TXT and MOBI aloud • Keeps playing in the background, with the screen locked • Lock screen and headphone controls, like a podcast • Voices in nine languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean — each chapter is read in its own language automatically • Runs entirely on your phone — your text is never uploaded READ THEM TOO • Import from Files, the share sheet, or your computer over Wi-Fi • Light and dark themes, adjustable size and spacing • Shelf with covers, categories and reading progress • One backup file carries your library, progress and settings between devices GOOD TO KNOW • PDF opens for reading but cannot be read aloud — convert it to EPUB first (free converter at iread.gaiya.cc) • DRM-protected books, including Kindle and Apple Books purchases, cannot be opened • There is no store inside iRead. It never sells or ships books; it opens the ones you already have FREE AND PRO • Free: the whole reader, plus your device's built-in system voice • Pro: unlocks the natural neural voices. One-time purchase, yours forever • No subscription, no account, no ads, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iRead at every 2 days against Fovly's weekly. iRead also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Fovly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and iRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fovly ships an update weekly, iRead every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fovly | iRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Usanov | Shuhui Sheng |
In-app purchases
Fovly
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
iRead
- iRead Pro$11.99









