Comparison

FlowReader Pro vs Pressly Speed Reader

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

Head to head
About

FlowReader Pro

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with a unique RSVP method that displays words one at a time. Import content from various sources, including EPUB files and web articles, and enjoy offline access. This app offers a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed-reading technology
  • Adjustable reading speed (100-1000 WPM)
  • EPUB file import
  • Article URL import
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
Features
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Read 3× faster — without detours. FlowReader Pro is your RSVP speed-reading companion. Words appear one at a time with ORP highlighting — no eye movement required, no distractions, only focus. Input text your way Open EPUB files Import article URLs directly Paste text or upload files Everything works offline RSVP technology Words appear one by one at the optimal recognition point (ORP) Reading time is drastically reduced Adjustable speed: 100–1000 words per minute EPUB unlock — pay once, read forever One purchase, yours for life No ads, no subscriptions, no surprises Included in your purchase: Unlimited EPUB access All future features No recurring costs Your book. Your pace. Your progress — always saved.

About

Pressly Speed Reader

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Most speed reading apps give you a play button. Pressly gives you control. Pressly uses RSVP-style reading — one word at a time, fixed to a single focus point — so your eyes never move and your focus never breaks. But speed is not the goal. Comprehension is. BUILT AROUND MEANING, NOT JUST MOTION Text inside double quotation marks automatically italicizes during reading. Dialogue shifts. Quoted phrases stand apart. Spoken words separate from narration. You feel the change in tone without losing your place — a detail no other speed reader has. Smart pauses at punctuation and extra time for longer words give each sentence the rhythm it was written with. Optional context words keep surrounding text visible. ORP alignment anchors each word at its natural recognition point. When the same word appears back-to-back, it grows progressively — a subtle visual signal that keeps comprehension engaged at speed. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN CONTROL Hold to read. Release to pause. Lock playback with two fingers for hands-free reading. Tap forward or back to move word by word. Tap the top area to step back. Set your WPM, tune your pauses, choose a theme, adjust your font — then read. Tap the current word while reading to instantly look it up in your device's dictionary — without losing your place. YOUR FILES, YOUR LIBRARY Pressly is a reading tool, not an ebook store. Import your EPUB, PDF, and TXT files, or paste notes, articles, drafts, and copied text directly. Everything stays on your device. No account. No cloud. No subscription to a catalog. A built-in sample book is included — start reading immediately, no import needed. FEATURES • RSVP word display with ORP alignment • Automatic italic styling for dialogue and quoted text • Progressive visual emphasis on consecutive repeated words • Toggleable linked flashes for hyphens and em dashes • Smart pauses for punctuation and long words • Optional context words around the current word • Hold-to-read with two-finger playback lock • Word-by-word tap navigation • Tap the current word to look it up in your device's dictionary • EPUB, PDF, and TXT import • Paste any text as a readable book • Chapter-aware reading progress • Light and dark themes • Font style and weight options • Volume-button navigation • Fully on-device — no account, no cloud, no ads Pressly is made for readers who want more than autoplay. Read with pace. Stay with the meaning. Keep going.

Screenshots

FlowReader Pro4 screens
Pressly Speed Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowReader Pro at every 4 days against Pressly Speed Reader's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. FlowReader Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pressly Speed Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowReader Pro ships an update every 4 days, Pressly Speed Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FlowReader Pro versus Pressly Speed Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowReader ProPressly Speed Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREAS STEINERBill Ryan Cabral

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlowReader Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Freischaltung$2.99
1 purchases

Pressly Speed Reader

One-time1
  • Pressly Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FlowReader Pro free?
FlowReader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pressly Speed Reader free?
Pressly Speed Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowReader Pro or Pressly Speed Reader have ads?
Neither FlowReader Pro nor Pressly Speed Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowReader Pro or Pressly Speed Reader?
FlowReader Pro ships an update every 4 days, and Pressly Speed Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, FlowReader Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pressly Speed Reader on October 28, 2026.

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