Comparison

Glyphi vs Max Read

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

Head to head
About

Glyphi

Features
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Glyphi is an RSVP speed reading app that helps you read books, PDF and EPUB documents, articles, web pages, and your own text with greater focus and efficiency. Most reading apps simply display text. Glyphi helps you read differently. By presenting words in a guided sequence, it reduces unnecessary eye movement, minimizes visual distractions, and helps you stay focused from the first word to the last. Instead of searching for your place, you can spend more time understanding and enjoying what you read. Whether you're reading books, ebooks, PDFs, research papers, textbooks, articles, or web content, Glyphi adapts to your pace and reading goals. Import your content, choose a comfortable reading speed, and switch between Single Word Mode and Flow Mode whenever you like. Whether you're studying, learning, working, or reading for pleasure, Glyphi helps you build a lasting reading habit while improving focus, concentration, and comprehension. PERFECT FOR • Books, ebooks, novels, and short stories. • PDF and EPUB reading. • Textbooks, lecture notes, and research papers. • Articles, blogs, newsletters, and web content. • Students, professionals, and researchers. • Building a daily reading habit. • Improving focus, concentration, comprehension, and reading speed. FOCUSED READING • Read in Single Word Mode with Glyphi's focal letter guidance. • Switch to Flow Mode to keep nearby words visible while the active word stays easy to follow. • Adjust your pace from a relaxed rhythm to high speed practice. • Benefit from punctuation aware pauses that adapt to your reading speed. • Reduce visual distractions and stay immersed in your reading. • Stay focused on the words instead of searching for the next line. • Build a smoother, more natural reading rhythm. • Tap the active word to open the system dictionary. • Jump between chapters and continue exactly where you left off. BRING YOUR OWN READING • Import PDF, EPUB, and TXT files. • Extract readable text from web articles and supported social posts. • Read web pages in a clean, distraction free reading environment. • Write or paste any text. • Send links and text directly from the iOS Share Sheet. • Organize your library, mark favorites, and quickly continue recent reading. TRAIN WITH PURPOSE Use Glyphi as your personal reading trainer with structured sessions designed to improve: • Speed. • Comprehension. • Focus. • Endurance. SEE REAL PROGRESS Track your reading with: • Words read, reading time, sessions, and average pace. • Daily activity, streaks, and a reading calendar. • Library progress by document type. • Training history and reading insights. PRIVATE, ON DEVICE INTELLIGENCE On compatible devices with Apple Intelligence enabled, Glyphi can generate summaries and key points for your reading. Everything is processed entirely on device to help protect your privacy. AI generated results may occasionally contain errors. MAKE IT YOURS Choose Paper, Light, Dark, or Charcoal. Customize colors, fonts, text size, weight, text tone, focal letter style, focus guide, haptics, and reading display. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Keep your library, reading position, settings, training history, and progress synchronized across your Apple devices through your private iCloud account. GLYPHI PREMIUM Glyphi is free to use with up to five saved readings, speeds up to 550 WPM, and Endurance training. Upgrade to Glyphi Premium to unlock unlimited imports, speeds up to 1,200 WPM, every training mode, reading insights, and all Premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://vahdetcaliskan.github.io/glyphi-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Max Read

Features
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Max Read shows you one word at a time, right where your eyes are already looking. No lines to follow, no jumping back — just words arriving at the pace you choose. WHY IT WORKS When you read normally, your eyes spend most of their time moving between words instead of taking them in. Max Read removes those jumps: every word appears in the same spot, aligned to a highlighted anchor letter. Your eyes rest, your focus sharpens, and your pace climbs. READ ANYTHING • Import EPUB and PDF files • Open web articles from a link • Paste any text from your clipboard • Scan printed pages with your camera — OCR turns photos into readable text YOUR PACE, YOUR RULES • Set your speed from 100 to 1,000 words per minute • Add a natural pause at the end of each sentence • Feel the rhythm with subtle haptic feedback MAKE IT YOURS • Four backgrounds, including a calm animated gradient • Serif, sans-serif and typewriter fonts in three sizes • Eight anchor colors and adjustable guide lines PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • Your Library keeps every document with reading progress and time left • The Content Explorer shows the full text so you can jump anywhere Max Read speaks your language: English, Danish, German, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, French, Dutch, Italian and Russian. Questions or ideas? Write to info@sebaexhibits.com — feedback goes straight to the developer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glyphi4 screens
Max Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glyphi at every 4 days against Max Read's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Glyphi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Max Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glyphi ships an update every 4 days, Max Read fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Glyphi versus Max Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlyphiMax Read
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVahdet CaliskanSensonet

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glyphi

Subscriptions2
  • Glyphi Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Glyphi Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Max Read

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Max Read Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Glyphi free?
Glyphi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max Read free?
Max Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glyphi or Max Read have ads?
Neither Glyphi nor Max Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glyphi or Max Read?
Glyphi ships an update every 4 days, and Max Read fortnightly. Most recently, Glyphi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Max Read on October 31, 2026.

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