FlashRead vs BookMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashRead
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Double your reading speed in 30 days - FlashRead is the speed reading app that trains you to read faster with scientifically-proven techniques, real-time speed tests, and personalized training programs — all with detailed progress tracking to watch yourself improve. Whether you're a student looking to study faster, a professional who needs to get through more material, or a book lover who wants to read more books, FlashRead gives you the tools and training to dramatically increase your words per minute. SPEED TEST YOUR READING Take timed reading speed tests with built-in comprehension questions. Know your real WPM and track how it improves over time. Choose from 200+ passages across Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels covering fiction, science, history, and more. RSVP READER Train with Rapid Serial Visual Presentation — the proven technique used by the world's fastest readers. FlashRead's RSVP reader displays text one word at a time at your target speed, training your brain to process words faster without subvocalization. STRUCTURED TRAINING PROGRAMS Follow step-by-step programs designed to build your reading speed progressively: • Double Your Speed in 30 Days — perfect for beginners • Break 500 WPM — for intermediate readers ready to level up • Speed + Comprehension Mastery — advanced training that keeps comprehension high EYE TRAINING EXERCISES Improve your peripheral vision and reading fluency with targeted exercises: • Saccade Training — train your eyes to move efficiently across text • Chunking Practice — learn to read groups of words at a glance IMPORT ANY TEXT Practice speed reading with your own material: • Scan printed text with your camera — books, articles, documents • Paste or type text directly • Import from files TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed analytics show your improvement over time: • Average and best WPM • Comprehension scores • Daily reading streaks • Visual progress charts (weekly, monthly, all-time) WHY FLASHREAD? Science-backed techniques (RSVP, chunking, saccade training) 200+ built-in reading passages across all difficulty levels Real comprehension testing — not just speed Camera scan to import any printed text Beautiful, distraction-free design Works completely offline The average person reads at 250 words per minute. With consistent practice using FlashRead, you can double or even triple that — while maintaining full comprehension. Start your speed reading journey today! ------------------------------------------------------ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/19C7TWfWkFZb0TQQAhBqh0eqNWbr7Dl1-/view?usp=sharing
BookMark
Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers various training modes, personalized settings, and a library of free classic books. Track your progress and improve focus with engaging brain exercises.
- Speed reading calibration test
- Flash, Guide, and Listen reading modes
- Free library of 90+ classic books
- News feed subscriptions
- 13 brain training exercises
- Personalized reading settings
- Cross-device sync
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Read faster. Understand more. BookMark is the speed reading app that trains your brain to process text at twice your normal pace while maintaining full comprehension. FIND YOUR READING SPEED Take a quick calibration test to discover your words-per-minute baseline. Track your progress over time as you improve with practice. THREE READING MODES Flash Mode: Words appear one at a time at your chosen speed. Start slow, build fast. This is how speed readers train. Guide Mode: Read naturally while a highlight guides your eyes forward, eliminating re-reading and building focus. Listen Mode: Text-to-speech for when your eyes need a break but your mind wants to keep going. FREE BOOK LIBRARY Browse and download from a curated collection of 90+ classic books, completely free. Sherlock Holmes, Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Meditations, and dozens more. All public domain, no strings attached. NEWS FEEDS Subscribe to your favorite news sources and read articles at speed. Reuters, BBC, NPR, Fox News, ESPN, TechCrunch, and many more. Add any website with RSS support. BRAIN TRAINING 13 exercises designed to sharpen the skills behind fast reading: peripheral vision, visual memory, word recognition, and focus. Track your level, earn XP, and maintain your daily streak. PERSONALIZE EVERYTHING Adjust speed, chunk size, themes, fonts, and highlight styles. BookMark adapts to how you read, not the other way around. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with Apple or email. Your reading progress, feed subscriptions, and training levels sync automatically. BOOKMARK PRO Free users get access to 3 training exercises, the speed test, feeds, and one free book download. Pro unlocks everything: all 13 exercises, unlimited books, unlimited feeds, Listen mode, all themes, and speeds up to 1,500 WPM. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BookMark at 2 against FlashRead's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FlashRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BookMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FlashRead | BookMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mayer Sancivieri | Colin OBrien |
In-app purchases
FlashRead
- FlashRead - Weekly Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- FlashRead - Monthly Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- FlashRead - Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
BookMark
- BookMark Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- BookMark Pro - Annual$29.991 Year
- BookMark Lifetime$49.99









