Comparison

Outread vs Scribli

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

Head to head
About

Outread

Enhance your reading speed and comprehension with this app. It offers guided reading modes, memory exercises, and supports various document types. Improve focus and retention for all readers.

Highlights
  • Speed reading modes (Guide & Flash)
  • Peripheral vision and memory exercises
  • Webpage and document import
  • Adjustable reading speed and chunk length
  • Progress tracking and reading stats
  • AI translation
  • Offline reading
Features
Currently charting
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Speed-read websites, ebooks and documents. Outread improves reading effectiveness by helping you to focus on reading small chunks of text at a time. You can either follow the highlighter along the page or keep the text centered. Featured by Apple in “Best New Apps”, “Train Your Brain” and "Read Something New" sections “You're in luck, because Outread will help you get through [articles] and learn speed-reading in the process.” — Lifehacker "Speed Between the Lines" — WSJ “A clear winner in the speed-reading category” — AppAdvice BASIC FEATURES: - Speed read by following the highlighter along the page (Guide Mode) or by keeping the focused phrase in the center of the screen (Flash Mode - Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) - Exercises improving peripheral vision, eidetic memory, short-term memory and chunking ability. - Add webpages from Safari or other apps using share extension - Paste text or add from a URL - Sync your library, preferences and reading stats between your devices - Adjust the reading speed and chunk length (length of text you read at once) - Bookmark parts of text for later and add notes to them - Selection of fonts to suit all reading conditions - Monitor your progress with reading stats - Filter (by services or tags) and sort (by date, length or title) the items - See images included in text (even during speed reading) - AI translate text added to the app to many supported languages - Pleasant reading experience improving comprehension and concentration for people with dyslexia, ADD and ADHD - Test your reading speed and comprehension - Universal app for iPhone, iPad and Mac - Everything is always with you, even offline OUTREAD+ FEATURES: - Read free classic novels from the built-in catalog - Sync with Instapaper - Add your own ebooks (DRM-free ePub) - Add PDF, Microsoft Word, RTF and TXT documents - Higher reading speed up to 1,500 words per minute - Unlimited bookmarks and notes - Reader themes: Black & White (great for OLED), Sepia and Gray NOTE: - DRM-protected ebooks (Kindle and most of iBooks ebooks) are not supported Terms and Conditions: https://outreadapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://outreadapp.com/privacy-policy If you have any questions or suggestions, you can reach us at contact@outreadapp.com

About

Scribli

Features
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Scribli – Personalized Storytelling Let your child create their own stories! Scribli turns their imagination into beautifully illustrated tales—complete with narration, unique art styles, and optional custom avatars (even from a photo!). Stories adapt to your child’s age and profile. Add multiple kids, switch languages, and explore endless adventures—all in one magical app. Create. Imagine. Listen. Learn. Scribli makes storytime unforgettable.

Screenshots

Outread4 screens
Scribli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outread at none against Scribli's shown. Outread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Scribli's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Outread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scribli sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, Scribli every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Outread versus Scribli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutreadScribli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB33 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperArkadiusz HolkoExuma AS

Bugs and requests

Outread

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to link to Pocket
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

11 requests
  • Highlighting, underlining and saving quotes feature
  • Ability to sync books and progress across devices
  • Bionic reading feature
  • Ability to scroll while reading in highlight mode
  • Customizable highlighted text color and background
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  • Larger font size options
  • Ability to link to virtual library apps like Libby
  • Bookmarking and note-taking features
  • More advanced training exercises and levels
  • Ability to scan photos from album
  • Compatibility with Apple Vision Pro

Scribli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Outread

Subscriptions8
  • Outread+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Outread+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Outread+ Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Outread+ Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Outread+ Monthly Family$8.491 Month
  • Outread+ Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Outread+ Annual Family7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Outread+ Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Outread+ Lifetime$119.99
  • Outread+ Lifetime Family$149.99
10 purchases

Scribli

Subscriptions4
  • Pro monthly$8.001 Month
  • Premium monthly$12.001 Month
  • Pro yearly$80.001 Year
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  • Premium yearly$120.991 Year
One-time6
  • 1 Premium narration$1.99
  • 5 Standard Narrations$2.99
  • 10 Standard narrations$4.99
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  • 3 Premium narrations$5.00
  • 5 Premium narrations$5.00
  • 10 Premium narrations$14.99

Questions

Is Outread free?
Outread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribli free?
Scribli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Outread or Scribli have ads?
Scribli shows ads; Outread does not.
Which is updated more often, Outread or Scribli?
Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scribli every 9 months. Most recently, Outread was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scribli on October 1, 2026.

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