Comparison

Stasis vs Aya Reader

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

Head to head
About

Stasis

This minimalist speed reader uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to stream text through a single focal point, eliminating eye movement for faster, more focused reading. Import your books and track your progress with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • RSVP text streaming
  • Adjustable reading speed (50-1000 WPM)
  • Paced comprehension with micro-pauses
  • Distraction-free interface
  • OLED Dark Mode
  • Import EPUB, PDF, Plain Text
  • Reading statistics dashboard
Features
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Stasis: The Quiet Way to Read Fast. One word. One point of stillness. Stasis is a reading sanctuary — a minimalist RSVP speed reader that streams your books through a single focal point. Your eyes stay still. Your mind moves fast. The Science of Stillness Traditional reading is quietly exhausting. Your eyes leap from word to word, stumble, circle back — most of your energy spent on the journey, not the meaning. Stasis removes the journey. Each word arrives exactly where your eyes already rest, and your brain processes language at its natural, unhurried speed. Focus, Refined — The RSVP engine: fluid delivery from 50 to 1,000 WPM — Paced comprehension: micro-pauses that breathe with the punctuation, so speed never costs understanding — An interface that vanishes: no scrolling, no page-turns, no noise — Ambient sound: rain, fireplace, birdsong — a room tone for your reading — OLED-deep themes and serif typography, tuned for long sessions For Every Kind of Reader Restless attention, wandering focus, or dyslexia — the portal meets you where you are. Choose from curated reading fonts including OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible, and Lexend. Your Library, Accelerated Import EPUBs and PDFs or paste any text. Chapters, table of contents, and progress are preserved — your "to-read" pile quietly becomes a "finished" list. A Habit, Not a Chore Streaks that forgive. Monthly reading reports that celebrate what you did — never guilt for what you didn't. Watch your pace grow, then share your month as a single beautiful card. Everywhere You Read A free account backs up your library and syncs your progress across devices. Close the app on the train, reopen it on the couch — the next word is waiting. Read faster. Stay longer. That's Stasis.

About

Aya Reader

This app breaks down language barriers in reading by offering instant translations and natural-sounding text-to-speech narration. It supports multiple file formats and integrates seamlessly with your device for a focused reading experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-language translation
  • Text-to-speech narration
  • EPUB, PDF, TXT support
  • Background audio playback
  • System file integration
  • Adjustable speech rate
Features
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Aya Reader: A Cross-Language Swiss Army Knife for ReadersAya Reader: The Cross-Language "Swiss Army Knife" for Readers In an era of information equity, great ideas should not be constrained by language barriers. As e-readers become increasingly bloated and digital bookshelves grow more ornate, Aya Reader chooses to step back. We offer no flamboyant flourishes or crowded decorations. Aya is a pure "Swiss Army Knife" built for a singular purpose: removing the two biggest obstacles in reading—language boundaries and eye fatigue. 1. Global Original Works, Rendered in Your Native Tongue We believe translation should not be an interruption; it should be an extension of cognition. Bridge the Language Gap: No matter the source language, Aya Reader brings it into your native tongue with translation that is always within reach. Full-Chapter Semantic Flow: Leave fragmented word lookups behind. Our deep, full-chapter processing preserves paragraph logic and reading rhythm, allowing you to absorb global knowledge as fluently as a native text. 2. Natural, Life-like Narration (TTS) To liberate your eyes, we have refined the Text-to-Speech experience with obsessive care. Top-Tier Voice Engines: Integrated with EdgeTTS and native iOS voices, Aya provides a natural, "breathable" listening experience that remains stable and pleasant over long sessions. Viewport-Level Precision: A unique "Non-Auto-Flip" logic and a "Return to Current Position" button ensure your eyes always stay in perfect sync with the audio. True Background Playback: With deep support for Audio and AirPlay, your reading continues seamlessly during commutes or moments of rest, even with the screen off. 3. A Pure Tooling Foundation Universal Format Support: Gracefully handles EPUB, PDF, and TXT to cover your primary reading workflow. System-Level Integration: Forget heavy file shuffling. Aya respects your storage and instincts—simply tap a file in any app to launch it directly via the system "Open" action. The Beauty of Detail: From panel translucency to precise speech-rate increments and sleep timers, every UI adjustment exists to make the tool disappear and let the text emerge. Product Manifesto Aya Reader does not want to change how you read. It simply wants to smooth out the boundaries of language and stay with you through those hours of deep, uninterrupted focus. If you are tired of complex setups and redundant features—if you only want to finish a book with undivided attention or quietly listen through a translated chapter—then this "Swiss Army Knife" was made for you.If you are tired of complex setup and redundant features, and you only want to finish a book with undivided attention or quietly read through a translated chapter, then this Swiss Army knife was made for you.

Screenshots

Stasis4 screens
Aya Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Stasis at 60 against Aya Reader's 1. Stasis also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Stasis against 5.0 for Aya Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stasis has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Stasis's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aya Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stasis ships an update every 4 days, Aya Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stasis versus Aya Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStasisAya Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (60 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr Iatsenko晓阳 陈

Customer experience

Stasis

All ratings60 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

Aya Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stasis

No in-app purchases

None

Aya Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stasis free?
Stasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aya Reader free?
Aya Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stasis or Aya Reader?
Aya Reader is rated higher. Stasis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Aya Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stasis or Aya Reader have ads?
Neither Stasis nor Aya Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stasis or Aya Reader?
Stasis ships an update every 4 days, and Aya Reader weekly. Most recently, Stasis was updated on October 15, 2026 and Aya Reader on October 7, 2026.

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