Comparison

Rootread vs Last First Words

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

Head to head
About

Rootread

Features
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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.

About

Last First Words

Features
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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

Screenshots

Rootread4 screens
Last First Words3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Rootread versus Last First Words: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootreadLast First Words
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNephiaLANDON COLE THORNTON

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rootread

Subscriptions2
  • RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
None

Last First Words

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rootread free?
Rootread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Last First Words free?
Last First Words is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rootread or Last First Words have ads?
Rootread shows ads; Last First Words does not.

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