Comparison

ClearRead vs Accruva | ADHD Reading App

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

Head to head
About

ClearRead

Features
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ClearRead helps you read and listen at the same time. Words highlight in sync as they're spoken aloud, so your eyes and ears work together โ€” making it easier to focus, absorb, and enjoy what you're reading. Built for readers with dyslexia, ADHD, and visual impairments โ€” but useful for anyone who wants a better reading experience. READ YOUR WAY Import your own ePubs and PDFs, save articles from the web, or paste any text. ClearRead turns everything into a clean, distraction-free reading view with your preferred settings applied automatically. FONTS THAT FIT YOUR BRAIN Choose from Lexend, OpenDyslexic, and other accessibility-optimized fonts. Adjust font size, line height, letter spacing, word spacing, and paragraph spacing until it feels right. LISTEN AND READ TOGETHER Text-to-speech with word-by-word highlighting keeps you anchored to the page. Pick from system voices or upgrade to premium AI voices that sound natural. Control speed from 0.5x to 2.5x. FOCUS TOOLS Bionic reading bolds the first portion of each word to guide your eye. Focus mode dims surrounding text so you only see the line you're on. Scroll continuously or read page-by-page โ€” whatever works for you. THEMES & COLORS Light, dark, sepia, and high contrast themes built in. Or create your own custom theme with any background, text, and accent color you want. PDF READING, REINVENTED PDFs don't have to be painful. ClearRead extracts the text and renders it with full accessibility โ€” your fonts, your spacing, your colors. MULTIPLE WAYS TO ADD CONTENT - Import ePub and PDF files from your device - Save articles by pasting a URL - Paste any text directly SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ClearRead offers a free tier and four subscription options: - Starter โ€” $4.99/month or $49.99/year - Pro โ€” $12.99/month or $129.99/year - Elite โ€” $39.99/month or $399.99/year Subscriptions unlock premium AI voices and higher text-to-speech character limits. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Accruva | ADHD Reading App

Features
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Reading apps weren't built for the way every brain works. Accruva is. Five reading modes designed for ADHD, dyslexia and neurodivergent readers, with AI study tools and accessibility built into every tier. WHAT'S INSIDE Focus (RSVP): single-word display with optimal-recognition-point highlighting and adjustable guidance. Teleprompter: smooth, upward-scrolling text with the current line highlighted, like an autocue. Chunking: words grouped into small phrases so dense text arrives in manageable pieces. Bold Flow: the first part of each word bolded as a visual anchor, three intensity levels. Scroll: free-form scrollable reading with position tracking, built for highlighting and notes. AI STUDY TOOLS Drop in any document and Accruva turns it into: Quizzes that actually challenge you, with an explanation for every answer. Flashcards that build themselves and feed straight into SM-2 spaced repetition. Concise summaries that cut to what matters. ACCESSIBILITY AS STANDARD Every accessibility feature is included on every tier: ADHD / Zen Mode: pure black screen, single word, hidden controls. Atkinson Hyperlegible, the Braille Institute's dyslexia-friendly font. High contrast meeting WCAG AAA, full dark mode, and Flat UI. Reduce motion and adjustable Optimal Recognition Point. EVERYTHING ELSE Unlimited document library and unlimited flashcards. Camera OCR: scan physical pages on-device, no internet needed. 7 import formats: PDF, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, ODT. SM-2 spaced repetition. Pomodoro timer. Weekly planner with .ics calendar export. Reading streaks, achievements, mastery rings, and a GitHub-style reading heatmap. Accruva is a reading tool, not a medical product. It doesn't diagnose or treat ADHD, dyslexia, or any condition. Make reading count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://accruva.app/privacy/

Screenshots

ClearRead4 screens
Accruva | ADHD Reading App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClearRead at none against Accruva | ADHD Reading App's shown. Accruva | ADHD Reading App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. ClearRead sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Accruva | ADHD Reading App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ClearRead versus Accruva | ADHD Reading App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearReadAccruva | ADHD Reading App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size75 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEC DigitalWulverDev Ltd

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ClearRead

Subscriptions6
  • ClearRead Starter$4.991 Month
  • ClearRead Pro$12.991 Month
  • ClearRead Elite$39.991 Month
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  • ClearRead Starter (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • ClearRead Pro (Annual)$129.991 Year
  • ClearRead Elite (Annual)$399.991 Year
3 purchases

Accruva | ADHD Reading App

Subscriptions3
  • Study Cram โ€” 7 Days$1.997 Days
  • Accruva Pro โ€” Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Accruva Pro โ€” Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ClearRead free?
ClearRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Accruva | ADHD Reading App free?
Accruva | ADHD Reading App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClearRead or Accruva | ADHD Reading App have ads?
Accruva | ADHD Reading App shows ads; ClearRead does not.

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