Comparison

Readly vs SwiftReader

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

Head to head
About

Readly

Features
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Readly - AI is a PDF reader built for reading out loud—whether you're walking, commuting, or just prefer to speak instead of tap. READ ALOUD, TRACK AUTOMATICALLY Open any PDF and read the text out loud. The app listens and highlights the word you're on, so you stay in flow without touching the screen. Perfect for closing your step count while studying or finishing a chapter. WALK AND READ Designed for movement. Read while you walk; the app keeps your position and highlights as you speak. No need to stop and tap to advance. REVISE WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE After each session, get a short summary of your highlights and notes. On supported devices (iOS 26+), Apple Intelligence can also generate a quick multiple-choice quiz so you can test what you just read. Your data stays on device. FEATURES • Voice-driven highlighting—just read aloud • Session summaries and revision cards • Optional quick quiz (2–5 questions) from your last session • Apple Pencil support on iPad for notes on the page • Daily reading target and progress tracking • Library with recent PDFs and resume support • Bookmarks and reading trends Readly - AI helps you keep a reading habit that fits your life—walk, speak, and revise with confidence.

About

SwiftReader

Features
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Most people read at 200–250 words per minute. SwiftRead: Speed Trainer is built to change that. Using proven techniques, SwiftRead trains your eyes and brain to process text faster — so you can get through more of what matters without losing a word. TRAIN YOUR SPEED • RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) flashes words one at a time at your target pace, breaking the subvocalization habit that holds most readers back. • The guided scrolling pacer moves text at a steady speed, helping you stay focused and stop re-reading lines. • Adjust speed at any time and build up gradually at your own pace. READ ANYTHING • Paste any text directly into the app and start training immediately. • Import ebooks and read them with RSVP or the pacer — your choice. No account needed. Core features are free forever. Upgrade to Pro for AI quizzes and analytics. Speed reading is a trainable skill. SwiftRead gives you the tools to build it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Readly4 screens
SwiftReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SwiftReader at 18.2 against Readly's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Readly versus SwiftReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadlySwiftReader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhijeet MishraJean-Pierre Rouhana

In-app purchases

None

Readly

No in-app purchases

None

SwiftReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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