Comparison

iReadr vs Max Read

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

Max Read

Features
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Max Read shows you one word at a time, right where your eyes are already looking. No lines to follow, no jumping back — just words arriving at the pace you choose. WHY IT WORKS When you read normally, your eyes spend most of their time moving between words instead of taking them in. Max Read removes those jumps: every word appears in the same spot, aligned to a highlighted anchor letter. Your eyes rest, your focus sharpens, and your pace climbs. READ ANYTHING • Import EPUB and PDF files • Open web articles from a link • Paste any text from your clipboard • Scan printed pages with your camera — OCR turns photos into readable text YOUR PACE, YOUR RULES • Set your speed from 100 to 1,000 words per minute • Add a natural pause at the end of each sentence • Feel the rhythm with subtle haptic feedback MAKE IT YOURS • Four backgrounds, including a calm animated gradient • Serif, sans-serif and typewriter fonts in three sizes • Eight anchor colors and adjustable guide lines PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • Your Library keeps every document with reading progress and time left • The Content Explorer shows the full text so you can jump anywhere Max Read speaks your language: English, Danish, German, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, French, Dutch, Italian and Russian. Questions or ideas? Write to info@sebaexhibits.com — feedback goes straight to the developer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iReadr4 screens
Max Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iReadr at none against Max Read's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Max Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. iReadr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReadr ships an update every 2 weeks, Max Read fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
iReadr versus Max Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReadrMax Read
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCSensonet

In-app purchases

None

iReadr

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Max Read

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Max Read Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is iReadr free?
iReadr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Max Read free?
Max Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iReadr or Max Read have ads?
Neither iReadr nor Max Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iReadr or Max Read?
iReadr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Max Read fortnightly. Most recently, iReadr was updated on September 25, 2026 and Max Read on October 3, 2026.

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