Lecto vs PlotReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lecto
Enhance your reading with AI-powered tools designed to boost speed and comprehension. Utilize flash, guide, and text-to-speech modes, along with AI summaries, key points, quizzes, and translations. Organize your imported articles, PDFs, and web links for a focused reading experience.
- AI-powered summaries and key points
- Multiple reading modes (Flash, Guide, Listen)
- Text-to-speech with synchronized tracking
- Auto-generated comprehension quizzes
- Content translation into 11 languages
- Distraction-free reading interface
- Library for importing articles and PDFs
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Lecto helps you read faster and retain more. Whether you're tackling articles, PDFs, or web content, Lecto gives you the tools to supercharge your reading speed and comprehension. THREE POWERFUL READING MODES Flash Mode (RSVP) Words flash one at a time at your chosen speed — the fastest way to train your reading. Adjustable from 100 to 1000 WPM with smart chunking and optimal recognition point highlighting. Guide Mode (Bionic Reading) Read full text with synchronized word highlighting. Choose from underline, marker, or dimmer styles. Fast Font (bionic text) bolds key letter patterns so your eyes glide through text effortlessly. Listen Mode (Text-to-Speech) Sit back and listen. Pick from multiple voices, adjust playback speed, and follow along with synchronized text tracking. AI-POWERED READING TOOLS - Summaries: Get AI-generated summaries of any content instantly - Key Points: Extract the most important takeaways - Quiz: Test your comprehension with auto-generated quizzes - Translation: Translate content into 11 languages BUILT FOR FOCUS - Clean, distraction-free reading interface - Customizable fonts, sizes, line spacing, and themes - Dark mode support - Reading progress tracking - Daily reading goals with reminders YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Import articles, PDFs, and web links into your library. Organize with tags, filter by reading status, and pick up right where you left off. READING SPEED TRAINING Track your WPM, challenge yourself with faster speeds, and build a consistent reading habit. Lecto is your daily reading trainer — whether you want to speed read, improve focus, or simply read more. Perfect for students, professionals, ADHD readers, and anyone who wants to read faster and smarter. --- *FULL APP ACCESS REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://perfect-notebook-2c8.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-310904d8b4fe80a38e56f9bdd2c568fe Contact: support@appiko.co Questions or feedback? Email us at support@appiko.co
PlotReader
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PlotReader is a private ebook reader for macOS. Import TXT, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI books, keep reading progress locally, add bookmarks and notes, and customize your reading experience with themes, font size, line spacing, scroll mode, and system read-aloud voices. When you want a faster overview of a chapter, PlotReader offers optional AI reading tools, including plot summaries and relationship maps. AI features are not enabled by default. You provide your own API key and model service endpoint, and chapter content is sent only when you request generation and allow chapter sharing in Settings. PlotReader also supports optional iCloud backup and restore. Backup data is stored in your private iCloud database. API keys are stored in macOS Keychain and are never included in iCloud backups. Key Features: - Import local TXT, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI books - Local bookshelf, reading progress, bookmarks, notes, and reading statistics - Custom font size, line spacing, themes, and scroll mode - Optional AI plot summaries - Optional AI relationship maps - Read aloud with system voices - Optional on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with reading progress and your library synced across devices via iCloud. - No app account system
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PlotReader at 4 against Lecto's 1. PlotReader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lecto ships an update weekly, PlotReader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lecto | PlotReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPIKO LTD | 伟 叶 |
In-app purchases
Lecto
No in-app purchases
PlotReader
No in-app purchases







