Comparison

Velocity Reader vs Blink

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

Head to head
About

Velocity Reader

This app uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read faster by displaying words one at a time at your chosen pace. It supports EPUB imports, offers adjustable speeds, and tracks your progress. Designed for students, professionals, and avid readers, it works entirely offline.

Highlights
  • Adjustable reading speed (60-1200 WPM)
  • RSVP word display technique
  • EPUB ebook import
  • Offline reading and data storage
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple font options
  • Light and dark themes
Features
Read full description

Velocity Reader helps you read faster using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) - a proven speed reading technique that displays one word at a time at your chosen pace. FEATURES • Adjustable Speed: Read from 60 to 1200 words per minute • Smart Pacing: Automatic pauses for punctuation and longer words • Optical Centering: Red pivot letter keeps your eye focused • EPUB Support: Import and read your ebook library • Chapter Navigation: Jump between chapters easily • Progress Tracking: Resume exactly where you left off • Multiple Fonts: System, Serif, Mono, and OpenDyslexic • Light & Dark Themes: Easy on your eyes PERFECT FOR • Students tackling textbooks • Professionals reviewing documents • Book lovers expanding their reading • Anyone wanting to read more efficiently 100% OFFLINE Your books and reading data stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no internet required.

About

Blink

This app presents text one word at a time to enhance focus and reading speed. It offers adjustable speed, a clean interface, and customizable layouts for a more efficient reading experience.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time reading
  • Adjustable reading speed (WPM)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Customizable layouts and colors
Features
Read full description

Blink is a book reader app that helps you stay focused and read with clarity by presenting text one word at a time. Instead of moving your eyes across lines of text, Blink moves the words for you, creating a steady visual rhythm that increases reading speed and keeps your attention anchored with: • One-word-at-a-time reading • Adjustable reading speed (WPM) • Clean and distraction-free interface • Fully customizable layouts and colors Blink is designed for readers who want to improve focus, reduce distractions, and read more efficiently.

Screenshots

Velocity Reader3 screens
Blink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Velocity Reader at Free against Blink's $0.99. Blink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Velocity Reader is free to download; Blink costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Velocity Reader versus Blink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelocity ReaderBlink
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiggey LLCLeonardo Littig

Customer experience

Velocity Reader

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

Blink

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Velocity Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Blink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Velocity Reader free?
Velocity Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blink free?
Blink costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Velocity Reader or Blink have ads?
Neither Velocity Reader nor Blink shows ads.

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