Readflow vs StudyAloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Readflow
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Readflow turns any PDF, EPUB, or pasted text into a podcast you can listen to anywhere ā 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 ā a tweet, an article, a web page ā 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 ā 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 (0.5xā2x) - 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 ā or blaze through at three times the speed.
StudyAloud
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Write your notes, then learn by listening. StudyAloud is a study-note app that reads your own notes aloud with text-to-speech. Reading with your eyes alone fades fast ā but listening and repeating out loud helps it stick far longer. Jot down vocabulary, exam summaries, or sentences you want to memorize, and review them by ear anytime, even on the go. Both Korean and English voices are supported. ā Great for ⢠Memorizing English words and sentences by listening and repeating ⢠Replaying certification, college-entrance, or licensing exam summary notes ⢠Practicing dictation while listening to pronunciation ⢠Listening to your notes like an audiobook when your eyes are tired or you're on the move ⢠Hands-free review before bed, during workouts, or on your commute ā Features ⢠Rich notes ā organize key points cleanly with bold, highlighter, headings, and text colors. ⢠Read aloud ā play your notes with natural TTS voices. Play, pause, and jump to the previous or next note. ⢠Word highlighting ā the word being read is highlighted and the page auto-scrolls to follow along, so it's easy to keep your place. ⢠Section repeat ā long-press to select just the word or phrase you want to drill, and it loops only that part. The selected range is shown with a tint. ⢠Repeat mode ā repeat a single note, or play through and repeat your whole folder of notes. ⢠Folders ā sort notes by subject, topic, or date. ⢠Voice, speed, and pitch ā pick from the voices installed on your device and tune the playback speed and tone to your taste. ⢠Export / import ā back up your notes and folders to a file, and restore them on a new device. ⢠Dark mode ā light and dark themes for comfortable reading at night. ⢠Korean & English UI ā choose the app language yourself. ā Privacy ⢠No sign-up required ā start using it right away. ⢠Your notes are stored only on your device and are never sent anywhere. Build the habit of learning by listening ā start with StudyAloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyAloud at none against Readflow's 2. StudyAloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Readflow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. StudyAloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Readflow | StudyAloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Alunni | SiU Ahn |
In-app purchases
Readflow
- Readflow Monthly$6.991 Month
- Readflow Yearly$39.991 Year
StudyAloud
No in-app purchases









