Comparison

FlowRead vs leaf

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

Head to head
About

FlowRead

Features
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Read 2x faster without losing comprehension. FlowRead trains your eyes and brain using proven RSVP & ORP techniques to reach 400โ€“800+ WPM. Most people read 200โ€“400 words per minute. With consistent training, you can hit 500โ€“800+ WPM while keeping full understanding and sharper focus. HOW IT WORKS RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) + ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) highlighting eliminates subvocalization and optimizes eye movements for efficient reading. 7 SCIENCE-BACKED MODULES Structured from beginner to advanced: Eliminate inner voice โ†’ Master eye tracking โ†’ Unlock pro techniques. Progress in weeks. DAILY PROGRESS TRACKING Graphs, WPM stats, streaks & history โ€“ see your speed improve day by day. READ ANYTHING FASTER Upload PDFs/TXT or paste articles, books, notes โ€“ train on real content that matters to you. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Adjustable RSVP reader (up to 1000+ WPM) โ€ข ORP highlighting for peak word recognition โ€ข 7 free-start training modules โ€ข In-depth analytics & progress tracking โ€ข Easy PDF/TXT upload โ€ข Clean, ad-free premium interface Start free today โ€“ your first 2-minute session can deliver an instant speed boost! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

leaf

Features
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Read like you mean it. Most people don't read less because they're busy. They read less because starting feels heavy, and stopping feels easy. Leaf changes that. Leaf is a calm, focused reading app built around one idea: reading should feel good. Not like a workout. Not like a habit you're failing at. Just good. What Leaf does: - Trains your eyes to read faster without losing comprehension - Builds a reading rhythm that sticks; naturally, without streaks or guilt - Creates a distraction-free environment designed to feel like a book, not a dashboard - Tracks your progress quietly, in the background, without making a show of it Who it's for: Leaf is for people who already love books but can't seem to make time for them. For people who want to read more without turning reading into another thing to optimize. For people who want to finish the stack on their nightstand before it becomes furniture. No gamification. No dopamine traps. No notification that says "your streak is at risk." Just you and the page. Download Leaf and read something today.

Screenshots

FlowRead4 screens
leaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: leaf at none against FlowRead's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FlowRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. leaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FlowRead versus leaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowReadleaf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFyn Maximilian Uwe MeyerAlihan SELIMOGLU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlowRead

Subscriptions2
  • FlowRead Premium โ€“ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FlowRead Premium โ€“ Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

leaf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowRead free?
FlowRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is leaf free?
leaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowRead or leaf have ads?
Neither FlowRead nor leaf shows ads.

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