FlashRead vs Readflow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ 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 โ 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: โข Double Your Speed in 30 Days โ perfect for beginners โข Break 500 WPM โ for intermediate readers ready to level up โข Speed + Comprehension Mastery โ advanced training that keeps comprehension high EYE TRAINING EXERCISES Improve your peripheral vision and reading fluency with targeted exercises: โข Saccade Training โ train your eyes to move efficiently across text โข Chunking Practice โ learn to read groups of words at a glance IMPORT ANY TEXT Practice speed reading with your own material: โข Scan printed text with your camera โ books, articles, documents โข Paste or type text directly โข Import from files TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed analytics show your improvement over time: โข Average and best WPM โข Comprehension scores โข Daily reading streaks โข 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 โ 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 โ 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
Readflow
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Readflow turns any PDF, EPUB, or pasted text into a podcast you can listen to anywhere โ or a speed reading session that gets you through documents 3x faster than normal reading. TURN ANY PDF INTO A PODCAST Import a PDF, tap play, and Readflow converts it into clear, natural-sounding audio. Listen to research papers, reports, articles, or ebooks while you commute, exercise, or cook. No more being chained to a screen. READ ANYTHING 3X FASTER RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) shows you one word at a time at the centre of your screen. Eliminate wasted eye movement, eliminate subvocalisation, and read at up to 800 words per minute. The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlights the scientifically ideal letter of each word so your brain locks on instantly. PASTE ANYTHING, READ INSTANTLY The biggest reason people abandon reading apps is friction. Readflow removes it. Copy any text โ a tweet, an article, a web page โ and Readflow opens it ready to read. No imports, no file management. Just paste and go. PHOTOGRAPH ANY TEXT, READ IT INSTANTLY Point your camera at a page, a whiteboard, a sign, or any printed text โ Readflow scans it with OCR and turns it into a reading session in seconds. You can also import a photo from your camera roll. No typing, no copying. Just aim, scan, read. KEY FEATURES - PDF to podcast: convert any PDF into audio at the tap of a button - RSVP speed reading at up to 800 WPM - EPUB import and speed reading - Text-to-speech (TTS) with adjustable playback speed (0.5xโ2x) - Clipboard paste via share extension or readflow://paste deep link - Camera scan: photograph any text and read it instantly with OCR - Image import: upload a photo from your camera roll and extract the text - ORP highlighting for maximum word recognition speed - Switch between RSVP and audio mid-session - Progress tracking with percentage and time remaining - Streaks, XP, badges, and daily reading goals to build a reading habit - Adjustable speed from 100 to 800 WPM PERFECT FOR - Students who need to get through reading lists faster - Professionals staying on top of reports, memos, and research - Anyone who learns better by listening than reading - Commuters who want to turn travel time into reading time - People with dyslexia or visual fatigue who find audio easier Download Readflow and turn everything you need to read into something you can listen to โ or blaze through at three times the speed. SUBSCRIPTION Readflow Premium starts with a 7-day free trial, then renews automatically at the price shown in the app unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://readflowapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://readflowapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
FlashRead and Readflow are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters โ price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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Both are free to download. FlashRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Readflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | FlashRead | Readflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 months |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mayer Sancivieri | Matthew Alunni |
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
Readflow
- Readflow Monthly$6.991 Month
- Readflow Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year







