Comparison

Stasis vs FlowRead

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

FlowRead

Features
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Stop losing your place. Start reading with flow. FlowReader is a focused reading experience designed for people who struggle to stay on track while reading. Instead of jumping between lines, FlowReader guides your attention one word at a time, helping you stay engaged and move forward. The app is built around simple gestures. Hold to start reading, release to pause, and adjust speed with a swipe. When you need context, you can quickly expand the surrounding text and continue without losing your place. FlowReader removes distractions and keeps the experience minimal. No clutter, no unnecessary features—just a clean interface designed to help you focus and read more comfortably. Import your own books and pick up exactly where you left off. FlowReader is built for readers who want a smoother, more controlled way to read.

Screenshots

Stasis4 screens
FlowRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stasis and FlowRead are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stasis versus FlowRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStasisFlowRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr IatsenkoRui Nunes

In-app purchases

None

Stasis

No in-app purchases

None

FlowRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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