Comparison

iReadr vs Paperbox

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

Head to head
About

iReadr

Features
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iReadr helps you read everything faster — books, articles, PDFs, EPUBs, web pages, and documents. It's a speed reading app that displays text one word at a time at a fixed point on screen, a proven technique called RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) that eliminates eye movement so your brain can focus purely on comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Traditional reading requires your eyes to scan across lines, jump between paragraphs, and backtrack when you lose your place. This limits most people to 200-250 words per minute. iReadr removes these bottlenecks: - Words appear one at a time in a fixed position on screen - The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) is highlighted — the natural fixation point where your eye focuses in each word - Adaptive timing gives longer words and punctuation extra display time for natural pacing - Adjustable speed from 100 to 1,000 WPM with quick presets With regular practice, readers comfortably reach 400-600+ WPM while maintaining comprehension. IMPORT ANYTHING - Add articles from any web URL — content is automatically extracted - Share links from Safari, Apple News, or any app using "Send to iReadr" - Import TXT, PDF, and EPUB files directly from your device - Clip articles from Safari using the built-in Safari Extension - Paste any text to start reading instantly TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - See total words read, daily reading time, average WPM, and reading streak - View charts of words read and WPM trends over the last 7 days - Review recent reading sessions with detailed stats DESIGNED FOR iOS - iCloud sync keeps your library and progress in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Home screen widget shows your last-read text with a one-tap Continue Reading shortcut - Read Aloud mode speaks each word as it appears using text-to-speech - Customizable highlight colors, font sizes, chunk sizes (1-3 words), and focus point position - Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type - Available in 10 languages: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Chinese Whether you're reading articles, books, research papers, or study materials — iReadr helps you get through it faster.

About

Paperbox

Organize and access your important files with ease. Scan paper documents, import digital files, and combine images into PDFs. Create customizable folders and secure sensitive information with Face ID.

Highlights
  • Scan paper documents
  • Import PDFs and images
  • Combine photos into PDF
  • Customizable folders
  • Face ID folder protection
  • Add tags for quick search
Features
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Paperbox is a simple and elegant way to keep your documents organized and close at hand. Save PDFs and images, scan paper documents with your camera, or import files directly from other apps. Select multiple photos, and Paperbox will combine them into a single PDF. Create folders for receipts, IDs, contracts, tickets, notes, and other important files. Personalize them with colors, emojis, or custom backgrounds. Sensitive folders can be locked and accessed using Face ID or your device passcode. Key features: • Scan paper documents • Import PDFs and images • Combine multiple photos into one PDF • Organize files into customizable folders • Protect selected folders with Face ID • Add tags and quickly find documents • Preview, share, move, and delete files • Import documents from other apps Keep your important documents together — organized, accessible, and easy to find.

Screenshots

iReadr4 screens
Paperbox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paperbox at daily against iReadr's every 2 weeks. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReadr ships an update every 2 weeks, Paperbox daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iReadr versus Paperbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReadrPaperbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCRamil Aglyamov

In-app purchases

None

iReadr

No in-app purchases

None

Paperbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iReadr free?
iReadr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paperbox free?
Paperbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iReadr or Paperbox have ads?
Neither iReadr nor Paperbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iReadr or Paperbox?
iReadr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paperbox daily. Most recently, iReadr was updated on September 8, 2026 and Paperbox on September 9, 2026.

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