Comparison

Steady Read vs Littory

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

Head to head
About

Steady Read

Features
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You can read faster than you think. Steady Read shows you one word at a time, centered on the exact letter your brain naturally locks onto. No scanning. No re-reading. No losing your place. Just focus. Start at 200 WPM. Work your way to 900. Most people surprise themselves on the first try. Paste any text, or upload PDFs, EPUBs, DOC files, and more with Steady Read Pro. The words come to you, all you have to do is watch. Built-in instrumental tracks that match your reading pace. Custom jazz and folk designed to keep you locked in without distraction. Skip tracks, repeat favorites, or turn it off entirely. Set your pace from 60 to 1200 WPM. Scrub through your text. Pause anytime. Pick up exactly where you left off. Traditional reading wastes time on eye movement (jumping between words, drifting to margins, re-reading lines you just read). Steady Read eliminates all of that. Your eyes stay still. Your brain does the rest. Great for books, articles, meeting notes, research papers, study material, or anything you've been meaning to read but haven't found the time. Free to use with pasted text. Upgrade to Pro to upload files — PDFs, EPUBs, DOC, DOCX, TXT, and ZIP. Terms of Use: https://www.steadyread.com/terms.html

About

Littory

Discover original stories from independent authors, engage with fellow readers through comments and book clubs, and support writers directly. Authors can upload their work, set prices, and earn a share of the revenue.

Highlights
  • Read original books, short stories, and series
  • Follow favorite writers and get notified
  • Comment on chapters and discuss with readers
  • Rate books and join book clubs
  • Authors can upload and set prices
  • Earn revenue share as an author
Features
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Welcome to Littory — where stories come alive and storytellers come to be heard. Littory is your home for original stories. Read full books, short stories, and serialized chapters from authors writing now. Whether you're hunting for your next page-turner or following a series chapter by chapter, every story on Littory comes straight from the writers themselves. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Read original books, short stories, and series from independent authors - Follow your favorite writers and get notified when new chapters drop - Leave comments after every chapter — discuss twists, theories, and characters with other readers - Rate books after you finish them and help great stories rise - Join book clubs to read alongside others and share what you love - Save your reads, pick up where you left off, and build your personal library FOR AUTHORS Littory is built to put writers first. Upload your work, set your own prices (from ₦500 per chapter or ₦1,000 for a full series), and earn a 50% share on every read. Connect your social handles for reader trust, get verified, and grow your audience chapter by chapter. Want extra reach? Use Pay to Feature to spotlight your book to more readers. JOIN THE FOUNDING COMMUNITY The first readers and authors to join Littory earn a permanent badge — "Founding Reader" or "Founding Author" — recognizing the people who built this community from day one. WHY LITTORY - Original stories only — every book is written by a real author - Fair revenue split — 50% to authors, every time - Community-first — comments, reviews, and book clubs at the heart of the experience - Secure payouts in Naira via Paystack - Designed for long, focused reading sessions Discover your next favorite story. Support the writers behind it. Become part of a new chapter in storytelling. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Littory Plus and Littory Unlimited are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.littoryofficial.com/privacy Littory Terms of Service: https://www.littoryofficial.com/terms Download Littory today.

Screenshots

Steady Read3 screens
Littory3 screens

Verdict

The call

Steady Read and Littory are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Steady Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Littory sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Steady Read versus Littory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteady ReadLittory
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin UhlmannObisike Gabriel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steady Read

Subscriptions1
  • Steady Read Pro$4.991 Month
8 purchases

Littory

Subscriptions4
  • Littory Plus monthly$1.991 Month
  • Littory Unlimited (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Littory Plus (Yearly)$17.991 Year
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  • Littory Unlimited (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Reader Pack$1.99
  • Plus Pack$1.99
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  • Ultimate Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Steady Read free?
Steady Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Littory free?
Littory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steady Read or Littory have ads?
Neither Steady Read nor Littory shows ads.

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