Comparison

Reed vs Wreader Ebook reader

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

Head to head
About

Reed

This app enhances reading speed by displaying text one word at a time, highlighting key letters to improve focus and flow. It allows users to import their own documents and customize the reading experience with various themes and settings.

Highlights
  • RSVP speed reading technique
  • Import EPUB, PDF, TXT files
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Offline functionality
  • Hands-free reading mode
  • Word-by-word scrubbing
Features
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Reed helps you read books faster. It shows text one word at a time, right where your eyes already rest, with the key letter highlighted – the RSVP technique (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) – so you stop dragging your eyes across lines and start reading in a flow. And unlike most speed readers, Reed never paywalls your own content. Import your EPUBs, PDFs and text files for free, and read them your way. EASIEST SPEED READING - One word at a time, with the optimal focal letter marked - 2 modes: Hold-to-read & hands-free - Set your speed (WPM) with a smooth warm-up ramp - Swipe to scrub back and forth, word by word YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES - Import EPUB, PDF and TXT, or paste any text - Share files straight into Reed from other apps - Everything stays on your device TWO WAYS TO READ - Speed reader for flow - Classic reader that keeps EPUB formatting, images and chapters – plus a native PDF view with a paper page-curl MAKE IT YOURS - 14+ color palettes, custom themes and imported fonts, dark and light - Fine-tune the on-screen word position - Highlights and bookmarks with a list to jump back - Search inside any document - Per-document filters to strip repeating headers and page numbers - Gentle eye-rest reminders No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Reed works fully offline and never sends your reading anywhere. Free to download. Free to import. Just read — faster.

About

Wreader Ebook reader

Features
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# Wreader — Ebook Reader Wreader is an ebook reader designed to give you a comfortable and customizable reading experience. Open EPUB, PDF, TXT, and other book formats, personalize the way you read, listen to your books with Text-to-Speech, and keep your library synced across your devices using Google Drive. Enjoy dark and sepia themes, RTL reading support, multiple languages, highlights, bookmarks, notes, and more. ## Features * **Open Your Books** — Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, and other supported formats. Your books are stored locally on your device. * **Text-to-Speech (TTS)** — Listen to your books and choose your favorite available voice for a comfortable, hands-free reading experience. * **Google Drive Sync** — Sync your books, library, and reading progress across your devices using your Google Drive. * **Reading Progress** — Keep track of your reading progress and continue where you left off. * **Right-to-Left (RTL) Reading** — Switch the reading direction for RTL languages such as Arabic and Hebrew. * **Sort & Genres** — Organize your library by recently added, title, reading progress, or genre. Create and edit genres for your books and group your library by genre. * **Bookmarks, Highlights & Notes** — Bookmark pages, highlight important passages, and add personal notes while you read so you can easily return to important ideas later. * **Light, Dark & Sepia Themes** — Choose the theme that feels best for you. Your selected theme is applied across the app and supported readers. * **Multiple Languages** — Use Wreader in English, العربية, 中文, Français, Español, and more. * **Customize Your Reading Experience** — Adjust font size, text color, background color, and other reading options to make reading more comfortable. * **Clean & Comfortable Reader** — Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface designed to keep the focus on your books. Your books. Your way. **Read. Listen. Highlight. Take Notes. Sync. Anywhere with Wreader.** Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reed4 screens
Wreader Ebook reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reed at none against Wreader Ebook reader's 3. Reed also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wreader Ebook reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Wreader Ebook reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Reed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Reed versus Wreader Ebook reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReedWreader Ebook reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaidar AlievALWALEED ALRUTHAYA

In-app purchases

None

Reed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wreader Ebook reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months plan$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Reed free?
Reed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wreader Ebook reader free?
Wreader Ebook reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reed or Wreader Ebook reader have ads?
Wreader Ebook reader shows ads; Reed does not.

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