Comparison

FlashRead vs Leruna

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

Head to head
About

FlashRead

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
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FlashRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to help you read 2-5x faster — without skimming or missing a word. Instead of scanning lines of text, FlashRead shows you one word at a time at your chosen speed. Your eyes stay in one place while your brain does the rest. It sounds simple because it is — and it works. HOW IT WORKS Each word appears at the center of your screen with the Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlighted. This is the letter your eye naturally locks onto to recognize the word fastest. Combined with smart pauses at punctuation, you get maximum speed with full comprehension. WHAT YOU CAN READ Upload your own TXT, PDF, EPUB, or DOCX files and read them at speed. Paste text from the web. Import articles by link. Your documents are saved in your personal library so you can pick up right where you left off. START FREE RSVP speed reading up to 300 WPM Upload TXT files Save up to 3 documents Full playback controls and chapter navigation UNLOCK PREMIUM Read at up to 1,000 WPM Upload PDF, EPUB, and DOCX files Unlimited documents in your library Reading stats, streaks, and daily goals 5 themes including Dark and Midnight 6 fonts including dyslexia-friendly options 8 ORP highlight colors Premium is available as Monthly ($4.99), Yearly ($19.99 — save 67%), or Lifetime ($49.99 — pay once, own forever). Whether you're a student working through textbooks, a professional keeping up with reports, or a reader who wants to get through more books, FlashRead helps you read faster and remember more. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://miguelzommg-byte.github.io/flashreadapp.github.io/terms-of-service.html PRIVACY POLICY https://miguelzommg-byte.github.io/flashreadapp.github.io/privacy-policy.html By using FlashRead, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy linked above. Subscription pricing: Monthly $4.99/month, Yearly $19.99/year, Lifetime $49.99 one-time. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings.

About

Leruna

Features
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Read EPUB, PDF, and text books with an AI reading companion that understands what is on the page and helps you explore the rest of the book. Leruna is an AI book reader built for people who want to stay immersed while getting clear answers at the moment curiosity strikes. Import your own book or choose a free public-domain classic, then read in a calm, continuous interface designed around the text. ASK YOUR BOOK • Ask questions aloud and hear concise, conversational answers. • Leruna considers the passage on screen and any text you select. • Ask about a character, event, theme, idea, or unfamiliar detail. • When necessary, the assistant can research other parts of the book or search for broader information. UNDERSTAND IN CONTEXT • Tap a word or select an expression for a contextual meaning. • Discover cultural, literary, and historical references connected to passages. • Expand references without leaving the reference list, or jump back to their place in the book. NAVIGATE LONG BOOKS • Browse detected chapters and sections in the Reader Map. • Find text across the full book and move between every result. • Resume from your saved reading position. • Scroll continuously with progressive loading, even in long books. MAKE READING VISUAL • Generate an image of a selected character, place, object, or scene. • Ask the assistant for a specific image while discussing the book. • Save generated images to Photos or share them. • Create an optional book-inspired reading backdrop for light or dark mode. YOUR READING SPACE • Import EPUB, PDF, Markdown, HTML, and plain-text files. • Explore free public-domain books from Project Gutenberg. • Choose between five text sizes, light or dark mode, and assistant voices. • Read and ask questions in the language of your book or conversation. New eligible accounts receive a 30-day Reader trial with a one-time usage pool. No subscription or payment method is required to begin. Optional Reader, Study, and Scholar subscriptions are available with monthly or annual billing and larger allowances for book processing, AI requests, conversational answer audio, and image generation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel a subscription from your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://energized-puffin-45.convex.site/legal/privacy

Screenshots

FlashRead4 screens
Leruna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FlashRead at 3 against Leruna's 1. FlashRead also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlashRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Leruna sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlashRead versus Leruna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashReadLeruna
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIGUEL GARCIATuan Lima

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlashRead

Subscriptions2
  • FlashRead Monthly$4.991 Month
  • FlashRead Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlashRead Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

Leruna

Subscriptions6
  • Reader Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Study Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Scholar Monthly$23.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Reader Annual$59.991 Year
  • Study Annual$119.991 Year
  • Scholar Annual$239.991 Year

Questions

Is FlashRead free?
FlashRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Leruna free?
Leruna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashRead or Leruna have ads?
Neither FlashRead nor Leruna shows ads.

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