Comparison

Recall vs ReadFlow

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

Head to head
About

Recall

Features
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Finish books but forget them a month later? Recall is an AI tutor that tests whether you actually understood what you read, then helps you remember it. Most reading apps just show you your highlights again. Recall reads the passages you saved, pulls out the core ideas, and runs a short conversation that asks you to explain them in your own words. The AI reads your answer, tells you what you got and what you missed, and asks a follow-up to push a little deeper. No cards to write. No multiple choice. NOT ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT APP Readwise shows you what you read. Anki makes you write what you remember. Recall does the writing for you, then listens to your answer. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import. Bring in highlights from Kindle, PDFs, Readwise or Kobo, add them as you read with the Chrome extension, or paste them in. 2. Understand. Recall extracts the key concepts and builds a six-minute conversation around three of them, timed for right before you would forget. 3. Remember. Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules the next review by how well you actually answered, not by a button you tap on yourself. The gaps widen as the idea holds. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT - Open-ended answers. Explain the idea yourself, instead of picking from a list. - A tutor, not a quiz. Up to five follow-up turns per concept to test real understanding. - Ask your library. Get answers drawn from every book you have read, each one quoting the exact passage from your own highlights. - A garden, not a streak. Watch concepts grow from seeds to saplings to a forest as your memory holds. FREE TO START Use Recall free, forever: build a library, daily sessions, AI-graded answers, no card required. Premium unlocks an unlimited library, Ask your library, and the file import tools, with a 14-day free trial. The current limits for each plan are shown in the app. YOUR READING IS YOURS On any plan, export everything as Markdown, CSV and JSON, or delete your account from Settings. No lock-in. Built on the science of retrieval practice, the testing effect described in Make It Stick (Brown, Roediger and McDaniel). Made in the open by a solo developer at Bumpkin Labs. SUBSCRIPTION Recall offers a free tier and an optional Premium subscription with a 14-day free trial. Pricing is shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://recall.bumpkinlabs.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://recall.bumpkinlabs.com/terms

About

ReadFlow

Features
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ReadFlow helps you read faster and remember more. Practice with RSVP word-by-word drills, follow a structured curriculum, and prove comprehension with short quizzes after every session — not just a speed counter. PERFECT FOR • Students preparing for exams with heavy reading loads • Professionals who need to get through reports, articles, and docs faster • Anyone who wants structured speed-reading training, not a gimmick • English and multilingual readers building daily reading habits KEY FEATURES Structured Learning Path • Curriculum organized into parts and lessons • Unlock skills step by step — fundamentals before advanced drills • Remote lesson content in 14 languages RSVP Quick Read • Word-by-word presentation at your target WPM (80–1200) • Short daily practice sessions you can finish in minutes • Free tier includes 3 Quick Read sessions per day Reading Toolkit • Guides on eye movement, subvocalization, word groups, and more • Skill drills and exercise levels to reinforce technique • Interactive pacer and chunk challenges Comprehension Checks • Baseline quiz during onboarding • Lesson quizzes so speed gains come with understanding • Track comprehension alongside WPM Progress & Motivation • WPM chart, XP, level, and streak tracking • Achievements for consistent practice • Weekly daily-practice overview Personalized Onboarding • Set your target WPM and reading context (work, school, books, test prep) • Get a plan matched to your goals • Available in 14 languages WHY READFLOW • Training app with curriculum — not just an e-book RSVP reader • Comprehension built in, not bolted on • Clean, focused UI for practice and review • Pro unlocks full curriculum, advanced exercise levels, and unlimited Quick Read SUBSCRIPTIONS ReadFlow is free to start with daily Quick Read sessions included. Upgrade to Pro for expanded access: Free • 3 Quick Read sessions per day • Level 1 exercises and reading toolkit guides • Progress tracking and achievements Pro • Unlimited Quick Read sessions • Full curriculum access (locked lessons unlocked) • Exercise levels 2 and above • Premium features as they ship Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Use Restore Purchases after reinstalling or switching devices. GET STARTED 1. Choose your language and reading goal 2. Set a target WPM during onboarding 3. Complete your baseline comprehension check 4. Start your first Quick Read or curriculum lesson 5. Track WPM and streaks on the Progress tab Privacy: https://hasankarli.dev/mobile-apps/readflow/privacy Terms: https://hasankarli.dev/mobile-apps/readflow/terms

Screenshots

Recall4 screens
ReadFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadFlow at 13.0 against Recall's 16.0. 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. Recall sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and ReadFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Recall versus ReadFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecallReadFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin RajniakHasan Karli

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions1
  • Recall Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month
2 purchases

ReadFlow

Subscriptions2
  • premium$2.991 Month
  • premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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