Comparison

Rabbit Reader vs Absorb

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

Head to head
About

Rabbit Reader

Enhance your reading skills with a comprehensive trainer offering multiple reading modes and customization options. Access a vast library of free books and engage in six training games to improve speed, retention, and focus. Track your progress with detailed statistics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Multiple reading modes (Page, Highlighted, Word, Chunk)
  • Customizable reading speed (40-1000 WPM)
  • Extensive theme and font options
  • Built-in library with TXT and EPUB import
  • Access to 1000+ free public domain books
  • Six speed reading training games
  • Detailed reading statistics and progress tracking
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Read faster and remember more. Rabbit Reader is a speed reading app and trainer that turns any book into practice, with four reading modes, six training games, and 1,000+ classic books. Bring your own TXT or EPUB books, pick a speed, and read. Train a few minutes a day with games built to sharpen focus and widen your visual span. Track your WPM as it climbs. FOUR WAYS TO READ • Page Mode: classic full-page reading with clean formatting • Highlighted Reading: words light up at your chosen speed and pages turn themselves • Word Mode (RSVP): one word at a time, with an optional focus letter (ORP) to keep your eyes still • Chunk Mode: 3 to 12 words at a time, split smartly by sentence SIX TRAINING GAMES • Sprint Reader: 23 levels from 150 to 700 WPM with comprehension questions • Test Your WPM: measure your speed and comprehension • Eye Gym: 11 eye exercises with 4 workout modes • Word Shape Detective: recognize words in as little as 25 ms • Peripheral Pro: 10 levels to expand how much you see at a glance • Fade Master: text fades as you read to break the habit of re-reading A LIBRARY THAT TRAVELS WITH YOU • Import TXT and EPUB files, with automatic cleanup • Browse 1,000+ public domain classics from Project Gutenberg across 18 categories, from mystery and sci-fi to philosophy and poetry • Bookmarks, highlights and notes in 5 colors • Auto-detected chapters and a progress scrubber to jump anywhere • Sync across devices, or use it offline with no account at all MAKE IT YOURS • 40 to 1,000 WPM • 13 themes, including Pure Dark, Night Owl, Sepia and Sage • 11 fonts and sizes from 12 to 40 pt STAY MOTIVATED • Daily reading and training streaks • 23 achievements, XP and levels • Stats on words read, average WPM, an 8-week speed trend and a consistency score FREE TO START Reading in all four modes, Sprint Reader and Test Your WPM are free, with books up to 350 WPM, 2 themes, TXT imports, and 3 bookmarks and highlights per book. PREMIUM • Books at up to 1,000 WPM • EPUB imports and the full Discover library • All 13 themes • Unlimited bookmarks and highlights • Eye Gym, Word Shape Detective, Peripheral Pro and Fade Master Choose monthly, annual with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Start with the free welcome book and see your WPM in minutes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rabbitreaderapp.com/privacy

About

Absorb

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Absorb is the speed reading app that helps you read faster and also helps you figure out "what to read next." Read faster, discover curated books and short stories, and track your reading progress - all in one beautiful app. Unlike book trackers that just count what you read, absorb helps you read better. Unlike speed reading apps with no content, absorb gives you something to read. KEY FEATURES: CURATED DISCOVERY 1. Hand-picked short stories and books 2. Never wonder "what should I read" again 3. Perfect for when you finish a book and need something new 4. Fresh content added regularly SPEED READING 1. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology 2. Read 2-3x faster with better comprehension 3. Adjustable speed from 100-1000+ words per minute 4. Instant speed reading for any document PDF & EPUB SUPPORT 1. Import any PDF or EPUB file 2. Speed read your own documents 3. Support for books, articles, papers, reports 4. Offline reading - no internet required READING PROGRESS 1. Track pages read, time spent, books finished 2. See your reading speed improvement over time 3. Set daily reading goals and build streaks 4. Beautiful reading statistics PERFECT FOR 1. Busy professionals who want to read more in less time 2. Students speed reading textbooks and papers 3. Book lovers who finish a book and ask "what's next?" 4. Anyone with a long reading list and limited time 5. People who abandon books because they don't know what to read WHY ABSORB Most reading apps fall into two categories: 1. Book trackers (Goodreads, Bookly) - They track what you read but don't help you read faster or discover new content. 2. Speed reading apps (Outread) - They help you read faster but give you nothing to read. Absorb is the only app that combines speed reading technology with curated content discovery. Read faster AND find your next great read. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally, an app that helps me read faster and tells me what to read next. Game changer." - Sarah M. "I've been using speed reading apps for years, but they were all empty shells. absorb gives me actual content." - David L. "The curated short stories are perfect for when I have 10 minutes to spare." - Jessica R. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose: Pick from our curated library or import your own PDF/EPUB 2. Read: Use RSVP speed reading or traditional scrolling 3. Track: See your progress, speed, and reading stats 4. Discover: When you finish, we suggest what to read next Download Absorb today and transform how you read. Privacy Policy: https://absorbspeedreader.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rabbit Reader4 screens
Absorb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Absorb at every 2 days against Rabbit Reader's every 8 months. On price, ads, 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. Rabbit Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Absorb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rabbit Reader ships an update every 8 months, Absorb every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rabbit Reader versus Absorb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabbit ReaderAbsorb
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperREYNALDO TOLENTOTanul Tewari

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rabbit Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO+$4.991 Month
  • Annual PRO+3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rabbit Reader PRO+ Lifetime$89.99
3 purchases

Absorb

Subscriptions3
  • Absorb Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Absorb Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Absorb Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Rabbit Reader free?
Rabbit Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Absorb free?
Absorb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rabbit Reader or Absorb have ads?
Neither Rabbit Reader nor Absorb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rabbit Reader or Absorb?
Rabbit Reader ships an update every 8 months, and Absorb every 2 days. Most recently, Rabbit Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Absorb on October 12, 2026.

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