Comparison

Readflow vs Velocity

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

Head to head
About

Readflow

Features
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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 (0.5xโ€“2x) - 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.

About

Velocity

Features
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Velocity is a focused speed-reading trainer built for people who want to read more in less time โ€” without losing comprehension. HOW IT WORKS Velocity uses RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation): one word at a time, centered on screen. The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlights the best letter to fixate on so your eyes stay still and your brain stays in flow. FEATURES โ€ข RSVP reader up to 1,000 WPM with ORP highlighting โ€ข Leveled reading exercises from Beginner to Expert โ€ข Scan documents, import PDF/text, or paste your own content โ€ข On-device OCR โ€” your text never leaves your iPhone โ€ข Progress tracking, daily goals, streaks, levels & achievements โ€ข Adjustable speed, punctuation pauses, and haptic feedback PRICING Start with a 7-day full-access trial from first launch. Unlock Velocity Pro forever with a one-time purchase โ€” no subscription, no ads, no account required. Perfect for articles, study material, newsletters, and any text you need to get through faster.

Screenshots

Readflow4 screens
Velocity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readflow at 15.5 against Velocity's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Readflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Velocity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Readflow versus Velocity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadflowVelocity
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size83 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew AlunniMonarch Labs Collective

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Readflow

Subscriptions2
  • Readflow Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Readflow Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Velocity

One-time1
  • Velocity Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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