Comparison

Absorb vs Papyrus EPUB Reader

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

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Absorb

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Absorb is the speed reading app that helps you read faster and also helps you figure out "what to read next." Read faster, discover curated books and short stories, and track your reading progress - all in one beautiful app. Unlike book trackers that just count what you read, absorb helps you read better. Unlike speed reading apps with no content, absorb gives you something to read. KEY FEATURES: CURATED DISCOVERY 1. Hand-picked short stories and books 2. Never wonder "what should I read" again 3. Perfect for when you finish a book and need something new 4. Fresh content added regularly SPEED READING 1. RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology 2. Read 2-3x faster with better comprehension 3. Adjustable speed from 100-1000+ words per minute 4. Instant speed reading for any document PDF & EPUB SUPPORT 1. Import any PDF or EPUB file 2. Speed read your own documents 3. Support for books, articles, papers, reports 4. Offline reading - no internet required READING PROGRESS 1. Track pages read, time spent, books finished 2. See your reading speed improvement over time 3. Set daily reading goals and build streaks 4. Beautiful reading statistics PERFECT FOR 1. Busy professionals who want to read more in less time 2. Students speed reading textbooks and papers 3. Book lovers who finish a book and ask "what's next?" 4. Anyone with a long reading list and limited time 5. People who abandon books because they don't know what to read WHY ABSORB Most reading apps fall into two categories: 1. Book trackers (Goodreads, Bookly) - They track what you read but don't help you read faster or discover new content. 2. Speed reading apps (Outread) - They help you read faster but give you nothing to read. Absorb is the only app that combines speed reading technology with curated content discovery. Read faster AND find your next great read. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally, an app that helps me read faster and tells me what to read next. Game changer." - Sarah M. "I've been using speed reading apps for years, but they were all empty shells. absorb gives me actual content." - David L. "The curated short stories are perfect for when I have 10 minutes to spare." - Jessica R. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose: Pick from our curated library or import your own PDF/EPUB 2. Read: Use RSVP speed reading or traditional scrolling 3. Track: See your progress, speed, and reading stats 4. Discover: When you finish, we suggest what to read next Download Absorb today and transform how you read. Privacy Policy: https://absorbspeedreader.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Papyrus EPUB Reader

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Papyrus is a quiet EPUB and TXT reader for people who want the book to take over the screen, not the app. Import EPUB and TXT files Read in a calm full-screen interface Listen aloud with built-in speech Adjust theme, font, text size, and speech rate Track progress, notes, and reading stats Keep a local library of books you own

Screenshots

Absorb4 screens
Papyrus EPUB Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Absorb at 15.1 against Papyrus EPUB Reader's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Absorb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Papyrus EPUB Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Absorb versus Papyrus EPUB Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsorbPapyrus EPUB Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanul TewariSerendipity Labs (OPC) Private Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Absorb

Subscriptions3
  • Absorb Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Absorb Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Absorb Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Papyrus EPUB Reader

One-time1
  • Papyrus Pro Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Absorb free?
Absorb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Papyrus EPUB Reader free?
Papyrus EPUB Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Absorb or Papyrus EPUB Reader have ads?
Neither Absorb nor Papyrus EPUB Reader shows ads.

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