Comparison

Read Fast vs FastRead

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

Head to head
About

Read Fast

This app helps you read faster by displaying words sequentially in the center of the screen, reducing subvocalization and improving focus. It supports various file formats and tracks your reading progress to build a consistent habit.

Highlights
  • Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine
  • Breaks subvocalization bottleneck
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text
  • Track daily streaks and WPM
  • Reduces eye fatigue
  • Local device processing for privacy
Features
Read full description

STOP READING. START ABSORBING. Most people read at about the same speed they speak. The reason is subvocalization: the small inner voice that sounds out every word. Absorb is built to break that bottleneck and change how you move through text. Absorb uses an advanced Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) engine. Instead of making your eyes scan back and forth across a page, it shows words one after another in the same spot and highlights each word's Optimal Recognition Point. Your gaze stays centered, your focus stays locked, and text moves straight into visual processing. WHY READERS USE ABSORB STEADY FOCUS: The rapid display leaves less room for wandering attention and helps you enter a steady reading flow. BUILD THE HABIT: Track daily streaks, average WPM, reading time, and progress so speed becomes something you can actually train. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS: Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and pasted text from your device. LESS EYE FATIGUE: Stop losing your place. Sit back, watch the center, and let the book come to you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Processing happens locally on your device. Your files and reading data do not leave your phone. Absorb offers monthly access and a one-time Lifetime unlock. Full access requires a subscription or Lifetime unlock. Download Absorb, import your first book, and finish it tonight. Terms: https://absorb-app-ncmw.onrender.com/terms.html

About

FastRead

Features
Read full description

FastRead is a speed reading trainer built to help you practice the skills behind faster, more focused reading. Follow a structured 30-day program that gradually increases your reading pace from 275 WPM toward 450 WPM. Each day combines practical exercises designed to reduce word-by-word reading, widen your visual span, and build confidence at higher speeds. What you can practice: - Eye-span widening drills to train peripheral vision - Speed reading sessions that show text at a controlled WPM - Chunk reading exercises that help you absorb word groups at once - Guided tracking with a moving point to keep your eyes moving forward - Comprehension checks after reading practice - Quick practice sessions outside your daily program - Progress stats, average WPM, streaks, completed exercises, and practice time - Daily reminders so training becomes a habit FastRead is designed for short, focused sessions. Open the app, complete your daily exercises, and track your progress as your reading rhythm improves. If you want to read faster without losing focus, FastRead gives you a simple training path you can follow every day. Subscription information: - FastRead Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. - Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://berenkudaygorun.com/readme/files/gp/fastread/index.html

Screenshots

Read Fast4 screens
FastRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Read Fast at every 2 days against FastRead's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Read Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FastRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read Fast ships an update every 2 days, FastRead every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Read Fast versus FastRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead FastFastRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaksym HoroszczakHatice GORUN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Read Fast

Subscriptions2
  • Absorb$4.991 Month
  • Absorb Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Absorb Pro Lifetime$69.99
2 purchases

FastRead

Subscriptions2
  • FastRead$0.997 Days
  • FastRead3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Read Fast free?
Read Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastRead free?
FastRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read Fast or FastRead have ads?
Neither Read Fast nor FastRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read Fast or FastRead?
Read Fast ships an update every 2 days, and FastRead every 4 months. Most recently, Read Fast was updated on October 3, 2026 and FastRead on October 12, 2026.

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