Handy Reader vs Guard+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handy Reader
Enhance your reading speed with this app, designed for efficient comprehension of digital texts. It supports various file formats and offers a distraction-free interface with customizable display options to suit your reading style.
- Speed reading functionality
- Supports PDF, FB2, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, ODT, HTML
- Word-focused display
- Customizable fonts and themes
- Adjustable reading speeds
- Distraction-free interface
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Introducing Handy Reader – the ultimate app designed to transform your reading experience with a focus on speed reading. Whether you're reading e-books, browsing articles, or exploring any digital text, Handy Reader offers a clean, intuitive interface that lets you read without distractions. Handy Reader supports a wide range of file formats such as PDF, FB2, EPUB, DOCX, TXT, ODT, HTML, and more—ensuring all your favorite content is just a tap away. Featuring an advanced word-focused display, you can effortlessly concentrate on individual words or groups of words at once, effectively boosting your speed reading capabilities while maintaining comprehension. The app can be personalized to fit you perfectly: choose your preferred fonts, switch themes, and adjust reading speeds to create an environment tailored to your needs. Whether you're looking to boost your reading speed or simply want a unique way to enjoy your favorite books, Handy Reader is here to help. Happy reading and even happier speed reading!
Guard+
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Guard+ app is a tool that helps security firms to perform their daily tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guard+ at none against Handy Reader's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Handy Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guard+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handy Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Guard+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handy Reader | Guard+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ihor Prysiazhniuk | Coloso Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
Handy Reader
- Handy Reader Pro$7.99
Guard+
No in-app purchases
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