Comparison

Anchor Reader vs StoryBoat

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

Head to head
About

Anchor Reader

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Unleash your reading potential with Anchor Reader! Have too much to read and not enough time? Discover Anchor Reader, the revolutionary speedβ€’reading app based on the scientific RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) method. By displaying words one by one in the center of your screen, Anchor Reader eliminates subvocalization and unnecessary eye movements. The result: you can read up to 3 times faster while improving your concentration and retention! Ideal for students, busy professionals, book lovers, or anyone looking to improve their focus. WHY CHOOSE ANCHOR READER? β€’ Massive time savings: Read books, articles, and documents in record time. β€’ Zero distractions: The RSVP method forces your brain to stay focused on the present moment. β€’ Total customization: Adjust the reading speed (WPM β€’ words per minute) to your pace, from beginner to speedβ€’reading expert. YOUR UNIVERSAL LIBRARY β€’ Supported formats: Easily import your own PDF, EPUB, and classic text files. β€’ Smart progress tracking: Pick up exactly where you left off. Even better: see at a glance the exact reading time you have left to devour the end of your book! A PREMIUM VISUAL EXPERIENCE Enjoy a beautiful and restful interface with 3 dynamic themes designed to reduce eye strain: β€’ Light: Clear, clean, and perfect for the day. β€’ Dusk: A modern and elegant bluish theme (Glass effect). β€’ Midnight: A pure OLED black with yellow accents, ideal for protecting your eyes during night reading sessions. ANCHOR UNLIMITED (PREMIUM) Test the app through an included free demo, with no need to enter a credit card. Ready to shift into high gear? Unlock your brain's full potential with Anchor Unlimited: β€’ Unlimited reading speed (unlock extreme speeds!). β€’ Unlimited document imports. β€’ Unrestricted reading time. Ready to transform the way you read? Download Anchor Reader today and start devouring your books and documents at the speed of light! Terms of Use (EULA): https://alexandre-dpr.github.io/anchor-reader/terms Privacy Policy: https://alexandre-dpr.github.io/anchor-reader/privacy

About

StoryBoat

Features
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StoryBoat is a focused reading app for EPUB, TXT, PDF, Kindle formats, Markdown, and long-form text. Import your books and documents, keep your reading shelf organized, and pick up where you left off. Read quietly with tuned themes and typography, or listen with system speech and connected online voices. Word-level highlighting, speech filters, voice cache management, share cards, and a calm plain-text editor help long sessions feel lighter. StoryBoat Pro is available as a one-time purchase. Pro unlocks advanced reading tools, premium text-to-speech features, custom fonts, voice filters, chapter preloading, and voice cache management. Importing books and documents is available without Pro. Privacy Policy: https://selfstudio.fun/storyboat/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anchor Reader4 screens
StoryBoat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor Reader at none against StoryBoat's 5. Anchor Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). StoryBoat's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. StoryBoat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Anchor Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anchor Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, StoryBoat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Anchor Reader versus StoryBoat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchor ReaderStoryBoat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre DupreHUANG LUE LUO

In-app purchases

None

Anchor Reader

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StoryBoat

One-time5
  • Buy a Coffee$0.99
  • Add a Lantern$1.99
  • Send StoryBoat Forward$3.99
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  • StoryBoat Pro$3.99
  • Deep Support$9.99

Questions

Is Anchor Reader free?
Anchor Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StoryBoat free?
StoryBoat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anchor Reader or StoryBoat have ads?
Neither Anchor Reader nor StoryBoat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anchor Reader or StoryBoat?
Anchor Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, and StoryBoat daily. Most recently, Anchor Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and StoryBoat on October 24, 2026.

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