# FlashRead vs Reed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reed at none against FlashRead's 3. FlashRead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlashRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reed asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlashRead against 5.0 for Reed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlashRead | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader/id6761858322/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIGUEL GARCIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891785065) | [Gaidar Aliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786565245) |

## What reviewers say

### FlashRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader/id6761858322)

Enhance your reading speed with a unique word-by-word display method. Upload your documents or paste text to read faster and improve comprehension. Offers free and premium tiers with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), Reads 2-5x faster, Upload TXT, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, Import articles by link, Personalized library, Reading stats and goals, Dyslexia-friendly fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlashRead Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FlashRead Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| FlashRead Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-speed-reading/id6786565243)

This app enhances reading speed by displaying text one word at a time, highlighting key letters to improve focus and flow. It allows users to import their own documents and customize the reading experience with various themes and settings.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technique, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files, Customizable themes and fonts, Offline functionality, Hands-free reading mode, Word-by-word scrubbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlashRead free?

FlashRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reed free?

Reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlashRead or Reed?

FlashRead and Reed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FlashRead or Reed have ads?

Neither FlashRead nor Reed shows ads.

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