Comparison

Word Reader vs Акафистник

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

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Word Reader

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Откройте для себя новый способ чтения. Word Reader использует технологию RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) — слова появляются на экране по одному или группами, что помогает сосредоточиться на тексте и повысить скорость чтения. Как это работает? Вместо привычного чтения строк вы видите слова одно за другим в центре экрана. Никакого движения глаз — только концентрация на тексте. Настройте скорость и количество слов под себя и читайте в своём темпе. Поддержка 6 форматов Загружайте книги в форматах EPUB, FB2, PDF, DOCX, RTF и TXT. Один ридер для всей вашей библиотеки. Гибкие настройки чтения - От 1 до 7 слов одновременно - Скорость отображения от 100 мс до 10 секунд - Размер шрифта от 16 до 72 пт - 3 темы оформления: светлая, тёмная и сепия Подробная статистика Отслеживайте прогресс: количество прочитанных слов, время чтения, среднюю скорость (слов в минуту). Смотрите статистику по дням с наглядными графиками. Удобное управление - Касание слева — назад, справа — вперёд - Долгое нажатие — пауза - Слайдер для быстрой навигации по книге - Автосохранение позиции каждые 5 секунд Поиск по книгам Ищите по названию, автору или прямо по содержимому текста. Переходите к нужному фрагменту в одно касание. Работает без интернета Все данные хранятся на вашем устройстве. Никаких подписок и регистрации — просто загрузите книгу и читайте.

About

Акафистник

Access a vast collection of Orthodox akathists in Russian and Church Slavonic. This digital book offers over 590 texts, including prayers to saints, the Theotokos, and various holy icons. Features include adjustable font sizes, reading modes, and a powerful search function for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • 590+ Orthodox akathists
  • Search by title and text
  • Add to Favorites
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light and dark reading modes
  • High-quality typography
Features
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The Book of Akathists is a mobile application for reading Orthodox akathists in Russian and Church Slavonic in a modern digital format. The app includes 590+ Orthodox akathists: to Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Theotokos, saints, angels, feasts, wonderworking icons, and Orthodox holy objects. Among the available akathists are those especially beloved and frequently read by Orthodox Christians: Akathist to Jesus the Sweetest, Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos, Akathist to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Akathist to Saint Matrona of Moscow, Akathist to Blessed Xenia of Saint Petersburg, Akathist to Saint Seraphim of Sarov, Akathist to Saint Spyridon of Trimythous, Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, Akathist to Archangel Michael, Akathist to the Holy Guardian Angel, Akathist to the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, Akathist to Saint Luke of Crimea, Akathist to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, Akathist to Saint John of Kronstadt, Akathist to the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, Akathist to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Akathist to the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Cup”, Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God “The Queen of All”, Akathist to Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom — and many others. A convenient search helps you quickly find the akathist you need by title, number, or word in the text. Add your favorite akathists to Favorites, adjust the font size, and choose a comfortable reading mode. The app is designed for peaceful introductory reading of akathists and personal prayer use. Before regularly reading akathists, it is recommended to consult a clergyman of the Orthodox Church. Texts may exist in different editions, so when necessary, compare them with printed Orthodox publications. App features: • 590+ Orthodox akathists • Intelligent search by akathist title • Search by words within the text • Quick access to the desired akathist • Adjustable font size • Light and dark reading modes • Icons and convenient text layout with high-quality typography.

Screenshots

Word Reader4 screens
Акафистник4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Word Reader at Free against Акафистник's $49.99. Word Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On 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

Word Reader is free to download; Акафистник costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Word Reader versus Акафистник: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ReaderАкафистник
PriceFree — better$49.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB544 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitaly PosadnevOksana Nikita

In-app purchases

None

Word Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Акафистник

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Reader free?
Word Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Акафистник free?
Акафистник costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Reader or Акафистник have ads?
Neither Word Reader nor Акафистник shows ads.

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