Comparison

FlowRead vs ReadMaxing

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

Head to head
About

FlowRead

Features
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Stop losing your place. Start reading with flow. FlowReader is a focused reading experience designed for people who struggle to stay on track while reading. Instead of jumping between lines, FlowReader guides your attention one word at a time, helping you stay engaged and move forward. The app is built around simple gestures. Hold to start reading, release to pause, and adjust speed with a swipe. When you need context, you can quickly expand the surrounding text and continue without losing your place. FlowReader removes distractions and keeps the experience minimal. No clutter, no unnecessary featuresβ€”just a clean interface designed to help you focus and read more comfortably. Import your own books and pick up exactly where you left off. FlowReader is built for readers who want a smoother, more controlled way to read.

About

ReadMaxing

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Read faster. Stay focused. Built for ADHD brains. Readmaxx displays one word at a time using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), a research-backed reading method that eliminates eye scanning and keeps your attention locked in. A 2025 Cambridge study found that ADHD adults comprehend 13% better with RSVP vs. traditional reading. readmaxx is built on this research β€” not productivity hype. HOLD TO READ The entire screen is your touch zone. Hold anywhere to start, lift your finger to pause. Reading becomes a physical, intentional action. TWO READING MODES β€’ Context β€” the current paragraph appears below the word bar, so you never lose your place β€’ Focus β€” just the word, nothing else on screen IMPORT ANYTHING EPUB books, PDF files, web articles by URL, or paste any text. SMART TIMING Automatic pauses at sentence ends, and paragraph breaks β€” backed by research showing these pauses are critical for RSVP comprehension. TACTILE FEEDBACK Feel the text structure through haptics: light taps at sentences, medium pulses at paragraphs, heavy thuds at chapters. READING STATS Track your daily words and minutes with encouraging milestones. NO ACCOUNTS. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Everything stays on your device. We collect zero data.

Screenshots

FlowRead4 screens
ReadMaxing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowRead at 15.1 against ReadMaxing's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
FlowRead versus ReadMaxing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowReadReadMaxing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRui NunesPedro Cesar Carregosa Gomes

In-app purchases

None

FlowRead

No in-app purchases

None

ReadMaxing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlowRead free?
FlowRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadMaxing free?
ReadMaxing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlowRead or ReadMaxing have ads?
Neither FlowRead nor ReadMaxing shows ads.

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