Side by side
Absorb vs Ledor
Both stand on speed reading apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Absorb combines RSVP pacing, varied import options, and reading history across a library. A free plan is available, while full access requires a paid monthly, annual, or lifetime option.
Visit Absorb Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+1
Ledor offers multiple reading modes, appearance controls, and offline access in a free, open-source app. Google Drive sync is optional, and the app says books and progress remain on the device when used offline.
Visit LedorThe facts
| Absorb | Ledor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Absorb Pro Annual: $19.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | absorb-app.com | ledor.app |
| On speed reading apps | #2 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
Absorb: what it does well
- Adjustable reading pace from 150 to 1,000 WPM.
- Imports EPUB, PDF, TXT, websites, and camera scans.
- Tracks goals, progress, words read, and average WPM.
- No account is required, according to the maker.
- Supports 17 listed reading languages.
What to know first
- Full access requires a subscription or lifetime unlock.
- iOS requires version 16.4 or later.
- Mac compatibility requires macOS 12.0 or later and Apple M1 or later.
Ledor: what it does well
- Includes RSVP, text-to-speech, and e-reader modes.
- Text-to-speech speeds range from 0.5× to 3×.
- Works offline, with books and progress stored on device.
- Free plan includes all features, without ads or an account.
What to know first
- Google Drive sync is optional rather than built in as required sync.
- Android sharing of pages is the specifically listed share method.
- Text-to-speech uses system voices.