Rootread vs Last First Words
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Rootread
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Rootread turns your reading journey into a growing forest. Every book you read grows a tree, creating your own forest. Track your reading while watching your progress come to life visually. Key Features: - Reading Tracker โ Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest โ Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer โ Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights โ Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections โ Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner โ Scan a book's barcode to add it instantly Upgrade to Rootread Pro: - Ad-free experience - Full access to all statistics - Weather effects Build your reading habit and grow your own forest.
Last First Words
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Last First Words is a speed reader that streams text one word at a time, helping you stay focused, read faster, and move through more of what you want to read. Import books, PDFs, and web articles into one library, set reading goals, track your progress with reading stats, and customize the reading experience to match your preferences. Features One-word-at-a-time speed reading Import EPUBs, PDFs, and web articles Set reading goals and build momentum Track reading progress and stats Customize themes and reading preferences Adjust reading speed on the fly Play, pause, rewind, and skip ahead Save bookmarks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Last First Words at none against Rootread's 3. Last First Words also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rootread's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Last First Words asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Rootread | Last First Words |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nephia | LANDON COLE THORNTON |
In-app purchases
Rootread
- RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
Last First Words
No in-app purchases
Questions
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