Comparison

Outread vs PagePace

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
Read full description

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

PagePace

This app offers a unique reading experience by displaying one word at a time, allowing users to set their reading speed. It includes a library of free short stories and the ability to import or write personal content. The app helps build a reading habit with progress tracking and reminders.

Highlights
  • One-word-at-a-time reading
  • Adjustable words per minute (WPM)
  • Bundled short stories across genres
  • Import and write personal notes/stories
  • Reading habit tracking (streaks, completion)
  • Organize and save favorite stories
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Read what interests you, at your pace. PagePace turns articles, books, and your own text into focused reading. Choose one word at a time or a sentence-based format, then adjust your reading speed to suit you. IMPORT FROM SAFARI Share a supported article from Safari to PagePace. Review the extracted text, then read it immediately or save it to your Bookshelf. Catch up on news and other articles in a format that helps you focus. BRING YOUR BOOKS Import supported, DRM-free EPUBs and keep an entire book in one Bookshelf slot. Navigate between chapters and return to your saved reading position. ADD YOUR OWN TEXT Paste text or import supported documents. Read once without saving, or keep a reading on your Bookshelf for later. MAKE READING YOURS Adjust your pace, reading format, font, and appearance. Build a reading habit around the subjects and books you enjoy. FREE AND PAGEPACE PLUS All supported import formats and core reading features are available for free. Free includes space for 3 Bookshelf readings and 10 successful Safari imports per month. Upgrade to PagePace Plus to expand your Bookshelf to 250 readings, enjoy unlimited Safari shares, and unlock premium appearance and customization options. Import size and capture limits still apply. PagePace Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pagepace.pages.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Outread4 screens
PagePace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Outread at 1.4K against PagePace's 1. Outread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PagePace's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PagePace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PagePace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outread has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Outread's written reviews are positive against 100% of PagePace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, PagePace every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Outread versus PagePace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutreadPagePace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB63 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperArkadiusz HolkoColby Kerner

Customer experience

Outread

All ratings1,367 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative13.6%

PagePace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PagePace

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

PagePace

Subscriptions2
  • PagePace Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PagePace Plus Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Outread free?
Outread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PagePace free?
PagePace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outread or PagePace?
PagePace is rated higher. Outread averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PagePace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Outread or PagePace have ads?
Neither Outread nor PagePace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outread or PagePace?
Outread ships an update every 3 weeks, and PagePace every 2 months. Most recently, Outread was updated on October 26, 2026 and PagePace on October 19, 2026.

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