Comparison

Outread vs Minerva Reads

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

Minerva Reads

Features
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Finally understand the books that shaped civilization. Minerva Reads transforms how you engage with classic literature. Plato, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Austen, these works hold timeless wisdom, but dense language and unfamiliar contexts can make them feel inaccessible. Until now. Read with a companion at your side and highlight any passage and instantly: - Ask questions directly in reader - Get plain-language explanations - Discover historical context and cultural background - Simplify complex prose while keeping the meaning intact - Compare perspectives across thinkers and eras Your personal classics library Access thousands of public-domain masterworks from philosophy, literature, and history — all free. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests, from ancient Greek philosophy to 19th-century Russian novels. - A reading experience built for learning - Highlight, bookmark, and annotate as you read - Track your progress across all your books - Sync seamlessly between devices Speed Reader - Read up to 3x faster with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology - Reduce eye movement fatigue — words come to you instead of scanning across the page - Adjustable pace from 150 to 800 words per minute to match your comfort level - Focal point guidance highlights the optimal letter in each word for faster recognition - Start anywhere — begin from the chapter start or your current reading position - Play/pause control — take breaks whenever you need without losing your place

Screenshots

Outread4 screens
Minerva Reads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Outread at #188 against Minerva Reads's unranked. 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. Outread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Minerva Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Outread versus Minerva Reads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutreadMinerva Reads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperArkadiusz HolkoMinerva Reads LLC

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

Minerva Reads

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
2 purchases

Minerva Reads

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Scholar$19.991 Month

Questions

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

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