QuickReader 3.0 for iOS – Review
QuickReader for iOS – eBook Reader with accelerated reading function
There has always been a market for apps that do something just a little bit different from the others, and that is exactly what QuickReader provides in the field of speed reading apps.
What this clever tool offers is essentially the combination of a large eBook library with technology to boost your reading performance.
According to Incstone, users may double their performance when practicing for as little as 10 minutes a day. We will discuss this in more detail in our QuickReader review below.
QuickReader – Highlights
- eBooks – Install QuickReader and get access to over 2 million free books on your device. This will essentially give you a lifetime’s worth of books for just $4.99.
- Skills – Use proven techniques to reduce distractions and improve focus when learning new skills. Improve pace and use tests to assess yourself.
- Customization – Customize QuickReader to suit your needs and preferences, from colors and font style to words per minute with up to 4,000 wpm.
QuickReader is available on iTunes only. It is compatible from iOS 8 upwards but double-checks for compatibility here as the app itself only seems to be slowly catching up to the latest iOS version. However, it can be used on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
QuickReader – Features
With QuickReader you can:
- enjoy your digital content, i.e. novels, short stories, reports, articles and at the same time learn effective techniques to process large amount of content.
- access an extensive virtual library containing a large selection of publications, from contemporary classics to the latest crime thrillers.
- challenge and test yourself by increasing the words per minute to a sky-rocking 4,000 wpm. Alternatively, go as slow as 10wpm to digest technical details.
- navigate QuickReader hands-free (flash lightning mode) which removes the need to turn pages or select new content manually.
- customize your dashboard and screen to your needs. You may turn your bookcase as pretty or gruff as you like with 4 million colors and numerous styles to choose from. Various schemes and themes are available.
- connect Quickreader with your Instapaper account, or import own documents, texts, materials, and e-mail easily.
| Rating | Price | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★☆ | $4.99 iPad & iPhone | QuickReader is an eBook Reader for iOS featuring an extensive book library. |
QuickReader – Main Versions
If you look at iTunes’ website, you may think there are many other QuickReader versions available. This is only true for QuickReader Lite, which is free but only offers limited functionality; ideal for those who want to try it first.
Languages – The other QuickReader versions are rather language iterations, namely, Spanish, French and German. They included 30-50 eBooks in that language plus access to the whole library, of course.
For Kids – There is also a separate edition available that is suitable for young readers and contains age-appropriate content for users from grade 4.
Updates – Here it gets a bit confusing. While QuickReader offers a great concept and idea, it is apparently not well well maintained. It seems to catch up with the latest iOS version only slowly.
However, the biggest mystery is their website which still promotes QuickReader 2. It looks very outdated. We recommend ignoring the website at all and only sticking with the information provided on the Apple app store.
Quickreader Lite
There is also a lite version available with limited access to features, catalog, and settings. This is great if you first want to try it out. Even if you stick with the Lite version, you may still use it to improve your productivity, save time going through documents or enhance your focus and concentration.
The other highlights mentioned above remain intact, such as touch-free learning and customization to organize the way you access and process your material. Keep in mind that ads might be displayed, and data privacy might be less secure than with premium.
Alternatives – There are many good alternatives offering different features and goals. Spreeder is certainly the most premium one, as it includes videos and tutorials to power up your daily work. Other solutions include the Outread or the ReadMe!.
QuickReader Review – Verdict and Summary
Benefits – The QuickReader app offers an impressive virtual library ideal for travelling, commuting or educational purposes.This access to millions of eBooks is certainly one of the unique selling points of QuickReader. It also helps to justify the price tag further. The user-friendliness and the options to customize the appearance of QuickReader is another bonus, allowing you to read in style and sophistication.
Cons – QuickReader does not come up smelling entirely of roses, however. For one, you have access to over 2 million titles. But if you want to read them using its built-in technology, you may run into issues depending on what you pick. Not all the titles are fully configured for the app. So whilst you have the books to read, you may not be able to use all of them to develop higher speeds.
This issue makes half of QuickReader’s features basically useless, and whilst more titles are becoming available, in reality, it is a somewhat misleading marketing scheme that only presents half of the picture.
Verdict – Despite these fundamental flaws, access to over two million books for a one-off payment is a considerable feature to have, and when QuickReader works, it works incredibly well. So, If you are in the market to get it, just be aware of the downsides mentioned above. Whilst you do technically get access to a couple of million titles, you do not want to be left disappointed if you think all of them work to apply accelerated reading techniques.
QuickReader – Other Incstone titles
eBook Search – Incstone is the company behind QuickReader. They have a range of other tools available. One of the best ones is the eBook Search. It contains access to the same library, and once you have chosen a title, you can simply download it to your favorite reader, .ie. Kindle, Nook, or iBooks.
Audiobooks HQ – If you are more of an audio person, then Audiobooks HQ might be worth a try. While not everything is free, you get free access to at least 12,000 titles. The library contains a total of 320,000 premium audiobooks.
MegaReader – If you don’t need the features of QuickReader, you may consider MegaReader. It provides access to the library but without the learning effects.