FlowRead vs Max Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
FlowRead
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Read 2x faster without losing comprehension. FlowRead trains your eyes and brain using proven RSVP & ORP techniques to reach 400ā800+ WPM. Most people read 200ā400 words per minute. With consistent training, you can hit 500ā800+ 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 ā Master eye tracking ā Unlock pro techniques. Progress in weeks. DAILY PROGRESS TRACKING Graphs, WPM stats, streaks & history ā see your speed improve day by day. READ ANYTHING FASTER Upload PDFs/TXT or paste articles, books, notes ā train on real content that matters to you. WHAT YOU GET ⢠Adjustable RSVP reader (up to 1000+ WPM) ⢠ORP highlighting for peak word recognition ⢠7 free-start training modules ⢠In-depth analytics & progress tracking ⢠Easy PDF/TXT upload ⢠Clean, ad-free premium interface Start free today ā 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/
Max Read
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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 ā 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 ā 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 ā feedback goes straight to the developer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowRead at 15.1 against Max Read's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FlowRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Max Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FlowRead | Max Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fyn Maximilian Uwe Meyer | Sensonet |
In-app purchases
FlowRead
- FlowRead Premium ā Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- FlowRead Premium ā Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Max Read
- Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
- Max Read Lifetime$5.99








